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BF13 XAP

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

12,193 mi
Last recorded12,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 12,193 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 11,018 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 6,071 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 3,686 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 3,686 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 3,610 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 3,346 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 3,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 2,958 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 2,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 1,351 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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BF13 XAP is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black 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 BF13 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

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

Is BF13 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF13 XAP 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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