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YY62 PXU

2013 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

52,217 mi
Last recorded52,217 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY62 PXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 52,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 52,217 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 49,186 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 49,186 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 46,153 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 46,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated run flat

Pass 1 Mar 2023 42,992 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 38,280 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 38,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 36,219 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 33,912 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 26,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 20,171 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 17,990 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 17,964 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 15,684 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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YY62 PXU is a 2013 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YY62 PXU, 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 YY62 PXU registered?

YY62 PXU is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2013.

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