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BX13 UNZ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,626 mi
Last recorded40,626 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX13 UNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,626 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 37,936 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 37,936 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,628 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 32,005 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 32,005 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 29,017 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,245 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 23,543 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 23,543 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 21,223 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is getting low 3mm.

Pass 17 Nov 2018 17,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 13,049 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 8 Mar 2016 12,482 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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BX13 UNZ 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 75%.

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 BX13 UNZ, 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 BX13 UNZ registered?

BX13 UNZ is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2013.

Is BX13 UNZ safe to buy?

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