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YY13 FDC

2013 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,294 mi
Last recorded72,294 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 FDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 72,294 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket corroded and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 59,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion on top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion on top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not clearing screen

Fail 27 Nov 2024 59,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer blowing on join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion on top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavy corrosion on top of shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear wiper not clearing screen

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,707 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 55,707 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear tyres badly perished

Fail 16 Dec 2022 54,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,628 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 47,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 43,152 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 43,152 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 29,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 27,882 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 27,882 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 6 May 2016 20,060 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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YY13 FDC is a 2013 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YY13 FDC, 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 YY13 FDC registered?

YY13 FDC is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2013.

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