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BD13 PKA

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,868 mi
Last recorded101,868 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 PKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low perished and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 93,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil boarderline (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 86,606 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side slightly damaged/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 83,624 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 10 Mar 2023 83,609 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Mar 2022 75,795 miles

Exhaust mid to rear joint clamp missing

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to engine oil sump pan (metal now porous and weeping oil)

Fail 10 Mar 2022 75,771 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mid to rear joint clamp missing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Main beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Corrosion to engine oil sump pan (metal now porous and weeping oil)

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,077 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,941 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 66,939 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 51,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split still clearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 33,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 33,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 21,200 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BD13 PKA is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2013 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 40,573 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD13 PKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD13 PKA registered?

BD13 PKA is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is BD13 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 PKA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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