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BD62 UZU

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,618 mi
Last recorded43,618 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 UZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 43,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 43,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 41,348 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 41,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 38,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 34,317 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded and rear clamp missing

rear axle/spring carriers corroded

slight corrosion on offside front and offside rear coil springs

Fail 14 Sep 2022 34,315 miles

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

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

front exhaust clamp corroded and rear clamp missing

rear axle/spring carriers corroded

slight corrosion on offside front and offside rear coil springs

Pass 14 Sep 2021 29,936 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres slightly worn edges and cracking

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2021 29,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front tyres slightly worn edges and cracking

offside rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2020 25,999 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 25,268 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 22,533 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 20,071 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 17,638 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 12,467 miles

front brake pads worn thin

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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BD62 UZU is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD62 UZU, 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 BD62 UZU registered?

BD62 UZU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2013.

Is BD62 UZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 UZU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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