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BG13 LXX

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,404 mi
Last recorded68,404 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 LXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 68,404 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2024 64,583 miles

fins missing on air con radiator

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,664 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,933 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 36,664 miles

both rear tyres perished

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,935 miles

small chip zone a

Fail 20 Jun 2018 26,933 miles

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

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

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

small chip zone a

Pass 22 May 2017 22,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 16,693 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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BG13 LXX 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 BG13 LXX, 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 BG13 LXX registered?

BG13 LXX is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 May 2013.

Is BG13 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 LXX 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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