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BG13 XZZ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,425 mi
Last recorded55,425 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 55,425 miles

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

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 2 May 2025 53,731 miles

Rear rear axle very rusty around spring mounts

Pass 30 May 2024 50,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,096 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken. exhaust system still fully supported. front flexi deteriorated ok at time of test (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis (in engine bay ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket broken but cable operation not affected (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 45,900 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing g but secure and no leaks of exhaust gases

Pass 26 Jun 2021 42,831 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 39,800 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 34,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 31,549 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 31,549 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 28,434 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 24,636 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 XZZ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XZZ, 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 XZZ registered?

BG13 XZZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2013.

Is BG13 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 XZZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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