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YS63 NBE

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,399 mi
Last recorded56,399 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS63 NBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 56,399 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 46,788 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 46,787 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine misfire

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring seat on axle both sides corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 40,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear shocker top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 35,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/Centre Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 35,437 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front/Centre Pipe Join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 28,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 28,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Fuel Rich (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 20,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Balding On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower Arm, Rear Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 14,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 13,914 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 11,277 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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YS63 NBE 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 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 YS63 NBE, 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 YS63 NBE registered?

YS63 NBE is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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