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BG13 ZZE

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,718 mi
Last recorded47,718 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,718 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 44,630 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam/suspension parts getting very rusty in places

Pass 20 Oct 2023 41,319 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 37,064 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 36,958 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 34,226 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,909 miles

oil filter on engine badly corroded and pos leaking

Pass 27 May 2019 25,830 miles

Both rear Tyres badly perished outer wall

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Fail 27 May 2019 25,830 miles

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

Both rear Tyres badly perished outer wall

Offside Front Tyre badly perished

Pass 26 May 2018 20,014 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 16,145 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 10,229 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 10,229 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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 ZZE is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

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

Is BG13 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG13 ZZE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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