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BG13 XYH

2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,151 mi
Last recorded52,151 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 52,151 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 50,190 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 45,589 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 40,576 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 40,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 34,172 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 29,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 28,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 23,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear tyre has general fatique to outer side wall

Fail 28 Jul 2018 23,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

n/s rear tyre has general fatique to outer side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2017 18,688 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 14,047 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 XYH is a 2013 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

BG13 XYH is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 August 2013.

Is BG13 XYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XYH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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