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BD13 TVV

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,275 mi
Last recorded56,275 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 TVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 56,275 miles

rear axle very rusty

rear brakes very noisy

Pass 17 Oct 2024 52,070 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount has play in bush

all tyres heavily perishing and splitting

both front shock absorbers rusty

both front wishbone rear bushes poor condition

both rear springs rusty

handbrake cables outer casing split

radiator rusty at bottom

rear axle rusty

rear brakes sound like metal on metal during brake test

rear silencer rusty and has a small blow

Pass 19 Oct 2023 47,779 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 17 Oct 2022 43,293 miles

exhaust is corroded

offside rear tyre is starting to crack

Pass 21 Oct 2021 38,770 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes are deterioating

exhaust is corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 33,696 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 33,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad retaining pin has no locking device fitted and caliper not located correctly (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 26,561 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 25,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 25,131 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 22,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,315 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 TVV is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

BD13 TVV is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is BD13 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 TVV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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