2013 Ford Ka · 63,014 MOT tests
2013 Ford Ka reliability
2013 Ford Kas fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Ka years (63,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 30.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 52,840
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 63,014
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: suspension, 12.2% of tests fail here (54% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.2%
- Lights and electrics10.6%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes5.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.9%
- Body, chassis and structure3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 3.35%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.69%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.65%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Shock absorber bush excessively worn 2.63%
Worn shock absorber bushes cause knocking and poor ride control, and they tend to worsen, so they need replacing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.31%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (11.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.43%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (8%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.99%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (7.45%)
Other years
Every Ford Ka year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Ka reliable?
2013 Ford Kas fail 30.2% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 19 Ka years (63,014 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (3.35% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.69% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.67% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Ka shows 52,840 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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