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EK13 XTL

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,492 mi
Last recorded43,492 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 XTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 43,492 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush or bearing has wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 26,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Jul 2023 25,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 24,383 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 24,383 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,960 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 21,217 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 19,185 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 16,919 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 14,467 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,040 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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EK13 XTL is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK13 XTL, 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 EK13 XTL registered?

EK13 XTL is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 May 2013.

Is EK13 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK13 XTL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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