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BD62 VDY

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

40,106 mi
Last recorded40,106 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 40,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe to front pipe connection clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 33,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 33,826 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear connection (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 28,970 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 28,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 25,563 miles

Rear axle beam corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 10 Jan 2022 23,934 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 23,934 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 22,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 22,559 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 20,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 18,776 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 18,776 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 16,399 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 16,399 miles

Central Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 13,686 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 9,939 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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BD62 VDY is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

BD62 VDY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 January 2013.

Is BD62 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 VDY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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