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YT13 GHK

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,235 mi
Last recorded99,235 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 GHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 99,235 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 93,644 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 87,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear boot not opening but inspected rear floor and structure from under vehicle and from rear seats

Fail 20 Feb 2024 87,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear boot not opening but inspected rear floor and structure from under vehicle and from rear seats

Pass 8 Mar 2023 81,717 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 81,612 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,036 miles

Offside Front Upper O/S/F Strut top bearing has minor play/movement.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 71,950 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both shock absorbers have excessive play in upper bushings. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper O/S/F Strut top bearing has minor play/movement.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 55,329 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 44,792 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 36,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 35,374 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 21,300 miles

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

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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YT13 GHK is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YT13 GHK, 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 YT13 GHK registered?

YT13 GHK is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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