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BG13 PKZ

2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,226 mi
Last recorded84,226 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG13 PKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,226 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2026 84,226 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 78,227 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 72,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 66,065 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 66,065 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 60,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 54,109 miles

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 48,871 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 42,235 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 35,901 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 29,224 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 29,224 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 21,990 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 PKZ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

BG13 PKZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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