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YY63 DYV

2013 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,456 mi
Last recorded96,456 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Ford Ka40,573 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY63 DYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 96,456 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 96,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 96,019 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,774 miles

Corrosion to suspension, exhaust, coil springs and engine sump

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and slight brake bind (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on inner edge and cracking/splitting in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Going bald on inner edge and cracking/splitting in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 81,481 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and axle

Slight noise o/s/f suspension

Fail 19 Dec 2022 81,481 miles

Corrosion to coil springs, exhaust and axle

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight noise o/s/f suspension

Pass 8 Dec 2021 69,673 miles

Coil springs corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2021 69,673 miles

Coil springs corroding

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,122 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 51,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 42,525 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 31,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,195 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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YY63 DYV is a 2013 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YY63 DYV, 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 YY63 DYV registered?

YY63 DYV is a 2013 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2013.

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