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YS63 NWJ

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

54,314 mi
Last recorded54,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS63 NWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 54,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 33,749 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 33,745 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 32,765 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 5 May 2023 32,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2022 31,931 miles

Offside Rear tyre very badly perished 195/5015

Pass 15 May 2021 31,456 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 28,519 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 23,403 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 21,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 17,165 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 17,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 12,282 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 NWJ is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YS63 NWJ, 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 YS63 NWJ registered?

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

Is YS63 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS63 NWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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