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BH06 LEX

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

43,433 mi
Last recorded43,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH06 LEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 43,433 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 38,243 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 30,094 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 21,689 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 21,689 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 16,326 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 16,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 12,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 12,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front top shock mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated and have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 10,888 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also major perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has major cracking and perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 10,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also major perishing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged has major cracking and perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 9,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking /perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has scoring of the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking/perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracking/perishing of the sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear no rear belts checked rear seats folded/loaded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 7,536 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 5,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 4,609 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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BH06 LEX is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BH06 LEX, 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 BH06 LEX registered?

BH06 LEX is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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