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BN13 HTC

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,525 mi
Last recorded48,525 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 HTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (oxidising) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi(oxidising) (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust part baffle plates lose

Pass 17 Mar 2025 44,525 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 40,614 miles

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

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

under vehicle general surface corrosion on suspension and braking components

Pass 30 Mar 2023 36,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothsides to cyls corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 33,992 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 31,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 30,300 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,745 miles

Exhaust hangers deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2018 24,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 21,691 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 18,065 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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BN13 HTC 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 BN13 HTC, 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 BN13 HTC registered?

BN13 HTC is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2013.

Is BN13 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 HTC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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