2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Ford Ka MOT pass rate and common faults

18,438 MOT tests in 2024. 67.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.7%
Failed or needed repairs32.3%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,438 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.0%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    678 marked dangerous
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.4%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    426 marked dangerous
  9. Position lamp: not working1.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension18.5%
  2. Lights & electrics14.0%
  3. Brakes8.1%
  4. Tyres6.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases11.0%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Ford Ka?

In 2024, 67.7% of 2013 Ford Ka cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,438 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Ford Ka?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; stop lamp: not working; shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 Ford Ka reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).