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BJ13 JVM

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,730 mi
Last recorded82,730 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 JVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 82,730 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 82,636 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 75,010 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 71,459 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 71,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp missing.

Pass 19 Oct 2021 43,929 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,909 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing area.

Slight play in nearside front top suspension mount.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 22,089 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,249 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 19,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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BJ13 JVM is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ13 JVM, 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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BJ13 JVM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2013.

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