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BD63 BZM

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,653 mi
Last recorded45,653 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 BZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 45,653 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 43,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 41,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 38,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 34,932 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 34,932 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rectified new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,337 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 31,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 26,573 miles

Exhaust system corroded but no gas leaks present

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 20,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BD63 BZM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black 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 BD63 BZM, 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 BD63 BZM registered?

BD63 BZM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2013.

Is BD63 BZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 BZM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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