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BL13 WKM

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,698 mi
Last recorded86,698 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,050 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 65,265 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, worn smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front shock absorber casing corroded at top of piston body

Pass 28 Jul 2022 55,566 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing and box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,349 miles

front brakes slightly binding

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 39,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,774 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 33,490 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2017 26,642 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 21,172 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 WKM is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WKM, 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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BL13 WKM is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2013.

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