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BG62 UZL

2013 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,501 mi
Last recorded47,501 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 UZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 47,501 miles

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

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear handbrake cables mounting bracket broken

Fail 30 Aug 2024 44,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both rear handbrake cables mounting bracket broken

Pass 15 Aug 2023 40,829 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside door check strap insecure

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but still ok

Pass 13 Sep 2022 35,712 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake cable mounting brackets broken

Pass 8 Sep 2021 30,041 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 30,041 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 25,309 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 20,889 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,158 miles

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

SRS MIL remains illuminated but only very dim after its initial self check even when vehicle is turned off possibly a faulty dash cluster reccomend having vehicle checked out by dealer

Pass 15 Jan 2018 17,392 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 14,690 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 11,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,709 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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BG62 UZL 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 85.7%.

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 BG62 UZL, 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 BG62 UZL registered?

BG62 UZL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2013.

Is BG62 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 UZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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