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BL13 SNJ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,817 mi
Last recorded58,817 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 58,817 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 55,414 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,887 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Advise: Offside front wheel trim damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 51,887 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Advise: Offside front wheel trim damaged

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 50,444 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,921 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 46,911 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 43,501 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy split light blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 43,501 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy split light blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 38,688 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 33,399 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 27,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,209 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 SNJ 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 76.9%.

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 BL13 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

BL13 SNJ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 August 2013.

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