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BD13 PKJ

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

59,236 mi
Last recorded59,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 PKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 59,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,992 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 52,992 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components TOP MOUNT MOVEMENT (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 51,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 51,385 miles

Coolant leak under the engine

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

Offside Rear tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,061 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 41,282 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,225 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,436 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 16,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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 PKJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PKJ, 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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BD13 PKJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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