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BG13 YBY

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,464 mi
Last recorded96,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 96,464 miles

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mount corroded away but doesn't effect security

near side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 14 Jul 2025 96,464 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake pads getting low

front exhaust mount corroded away but doesn't effect security

near side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 19 Jul 2024 88,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

near side front tyre worn low

near side rear tyre starting to wear low

noisy cooling fan

signs of fuel leak around tank

slight exhaust blow at front

Pass 7 Jul 2023 76,674 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2023 76,674 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 68,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,499 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 62,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 56,826 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and Offside front Tyre's 3m tread

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 48,677 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside and Offside front Tyre's 3m tread

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 40,881 miles

Nearside rear Tyre perished

Fail 4 Jul 2018 40,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear Tyre perished

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 32,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 15,741 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 YBY is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

BG13 YBY is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 July 2013.

Is BG13 YBY safe to buy?

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