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BN13 HVF

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,204 mi
Last recorded78,204 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,140 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,722 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 64,722 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 60,821 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 60,821 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached Suspension bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front and middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 56,644 miles

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

Exhaust brackets broken

Offside Front Strut top mount/bearing slight play

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

Pass 8 May 2021 52,570 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front bracket broken/corroded

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2020 48,839 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2020 48,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back Box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2019 43,831 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2018 39,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,616 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,580 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 HVF is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN13 HVF, 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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BN13 HVF is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 May 2013.

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