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YY13 NVC

2013 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 NVC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 67,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed + Slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 63,853 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 17 May 2025 63,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing brake pin clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Brake locking device missing brake pin clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 54,934 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,563 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint U lamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 49,563 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint U lamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2022 44,123 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 44,122 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 39,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 26,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 19,039 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 19,037 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 16,888 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 13,556 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 10,319 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 NVC is a 2013 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NVC, 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 NVC registered?

YY13 NVC is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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