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YY13 HBD

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,247 mi
Last recorded65,247 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 HBD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 65,247 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 60,436 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 60,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 54,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 54,954 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 50,073 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 50,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 45,748 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 41,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 38,780 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 34,386 miles

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

Offside Front slight play in strut top mount

Pass 13 Jun 2018 29,754 miles

Nearside Front shocker top mount slightly corroded

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

Rear exhaust back box clamp corroded away, the exhaust is still secure, and not blowing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2017 24,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,252 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 HBD 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 YY13 HBD, 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 HBD registered?

YY13 HBD is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 June 2013.

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