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BF13 AEL

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,479 mi
Last recorded45,479 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 AEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 45,479 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and offside - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 42,967 miles

Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 39,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 37,070 miles

Gear box leaking oil

Fail 24 Feb 2023 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Gear box leaking oil

Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s and n/s worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ joint into back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 28,505 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,241 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 23,797 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 19,054 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 19,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 11,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF13 AEL is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF13 AEL, 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 BF13 AEL registered?

BF13 AEL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2013.

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