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BD62 VYM

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

64,161 mi
Last recorded64,161 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 VYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 64,161 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 53,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 53,893 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 49,335 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 41,810 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,730 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,365 miles

Exhaust clamp missing. Exhaust system remains fully secure at time of test.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very minimal soot gathering at joints but no obvious blows present at time of test. Emissions test passed fine. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Clamp is deteriorated but holds secure at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front bracket broken. No affect on system security at time of test. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators 2mm. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to wear indicators 2mm. No cords present at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing No cord revealed at time of test. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 26,172 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 17,917 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 15,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 11,847 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 VYM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BD62 VYM, 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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BD62 VYM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 January 2013.

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