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C17 JCA

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,056 mi
Last recorded24,056 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 24,056 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 22,986 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 21,479 miles

Rear Brakes making noise in rolling road, further investigation advised

Fail 13 Jul 2024 21,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes making noise in rolling road, further investigation advised

Pass 17 Jun 2023 19,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 19,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 18,227 miles

3 pts oil added.

Pass 25 Jun 2021 16,619 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 16,065 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 14,240 miles

2 its oil added.

Rear rear wiper blade perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 11,949 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 11,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 9,783 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 7,440 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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C17 JCA is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C17 JCA, 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 C17 JCA registered?

C17 JCA is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2013.

Is C17 JCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C17 JCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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