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BL62 LAA

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,528 mi
Last recorded66,528 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL62 LAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2024 66,528 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 66,528 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,449 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 63,449 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 59,812 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 59,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 57,392 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 57,392 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 54,351 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear axle bump stop loose

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 51,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,701 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,654 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 41,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 31,654 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,767 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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BL62 LAA 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 62.5%.

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 BL62 LAA, 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 BL62 LAA registered?

BL62 LAA is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2013.

Is BL62 LAA safe to buy?

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