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BD13 WXE

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 44,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s 2 mil (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 40,874 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,556 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 37,554 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,146 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 34,146 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 30,807 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 28,001 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,598 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 22,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (clamp missing/corroded off) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 22,583 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly corroded complete face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (clamp missing/corroded off) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 19,609 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 16,506 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 13,165 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 WXE is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

BD13 WXE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2013.

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