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BN13 SMU

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 SMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 35,136 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 33,664 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 32,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 31,457 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 29,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 29,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 28,279 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,642 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 22,752 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,208 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 19,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 14,277 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 SMU is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN13 SMU?

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What year was BN13 SMU registered?

BN13 SMU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2013.

Is BN13 SMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 SMU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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