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BN13 VPU

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,417 mi
Last recorded64,417 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN13 VPU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 64,417 miles

Boot does not open had to check boot floor through rear seats

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 60,169 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight lift in top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight damage to front exhaust flexi

Slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 7 Mar 2024 56,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,544 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 52,544 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both o/s and n/s top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 43,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 43,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 26,563 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,887 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 12,601 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 9,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 8,984 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 VPU is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VPU, 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

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What year was BN13 VPU registered?

BN13 VPU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2013.

Is BN13 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN13 VPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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