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BD63 JHY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,824 mi
Last recorded85,824 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD63 JHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 85,824 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 83,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 82,673 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 80,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 67,473 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 62,720 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 54,284 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 54,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,021 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,429 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 19,574 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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BD63 JHY is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JHY, 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 JHY registered?

BD63 JHY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2013.

Is BD63 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD63 JHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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