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BD13 XVG

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,910 mi
Last recorded62,910 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 62,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,119 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 52,850 miles

Front Both front lower arm, rear bushes are starting to wear

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

N/S dent in door

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

Nearside Rear Moisture build up within tail lamp.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodys are corroded.

Rear Exhaust silencer is missing a clamp at the rear of the silencer, emitting a small exhaust blow.

Fail 19 Feb 2024 52,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front lower arm, rear bushes are starting to wear.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in the top mount/bearing of the shock absorber.

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

Nearside Rear Moisture build up within tail lamp.

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Both rear shock absorber bodys are corroded.

Rear Exhaust silencer is missing a clamp at the rear of the silencer, emitting a small exhaust blow.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 46,901 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 41,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 36,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 30,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 28,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,437 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,687 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 17,687 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XVG 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 XVG, 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 XVG registered?

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

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