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YT13 THG

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,761 mi
Last recorded50,761 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT13 THG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 50,761 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush torn/split wishbone arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edges low on tread 2/3mm(175/65-14)82t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large bush torn/split wishbone arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread edges low tread 2/3mm(175/65-14)82t (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both offside/nearside axle beam large bushes worn movement/lift (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box /pipe blowing leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,518 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,833 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn down to 4-MM

Fail 16 Mar 2023 37,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft axle oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre tread worn down to 4-MM

Windscreen wiper blade defective drivers side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 33,228 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front oil leak drive shaft inner side axle oil seal

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 29,266 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 26,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 26,028 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades torn badly (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 22,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 18,639 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 18,639 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 14,675 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,311 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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YT13 THG is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc 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 THG, 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 THG registered?

YT13 THG is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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