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BL13 LKM

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,427 mi
Last recorded84,427 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL13 LKM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2026 84,427 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread 175/65/14t

exhaust pipework rusty

rear beam axle showing corrosion

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 24 Jan 2025 80,926 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system rusty

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear beam axle showing corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14t (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear wiper torn

Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,251 miles

Exhaust is rusty.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 60,195 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges 175/65/14t

exhaust pipework rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2020 53,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2019 40,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 31,455 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2017 22,959 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 15,068 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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BL13 LKM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL13 LKM, 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 BL13 LKM registered?

BL13 LKM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2013.

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