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BG13 PKE

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,252 mi
Last recorded36,252 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 PKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 36,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 35,663 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 35,657 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 33,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 32,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REARWARD WISHBONE BUSH SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil LEAKING FLUID (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 26,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 26,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 May 2022 26,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to flexi joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 25,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi pipe worn

Pass 24 Apr 2020 25,358 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing on back box

Pass 7 May 2019 22,929 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 19,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 15,724 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 May 2016 11,966 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 PKE 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 BG13 PKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG13 PKE registered?

BG13 PKE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2013.

Is BG13 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 PKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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