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2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · VK13 UGE

VK13 UGE

2013 Ford Fiesta (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 85,170 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin
2013 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,170 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 Apr 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2013
Engine
998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently good, as the most recent MOT of 85,170 miles in April 2025 was passed with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance history indicates a significant trend of worsening condition, particularly concerning the suspension and braking systems, which suggests a lack of consistent upkeep. The mileage accumulation is not uniform across the vehicle's life span; while the 2025 test at 85,170 miles was passed, the 2024 test at 73,328 miles was also passed, showing a slight dip in mileage after the initial 2025 test. This lack of improvement in performance over the last two years suggests that the vehicle has not undergone regular servicing, leading to accelerated wear on critical components such as suspension bushings and brake discs. Given the recent 85,170 mile test and the history of two failed tests, the vehicle requires immediate professional inspection of the suspension, brakes, and exhaust emissions. The lack of a clean MOT record and the presence of two failures indicate that the vehicle has not met the safety standards for a used car, necessitating a full diagnostic to rule out structural issues or corrosion before finalizing a purchase.
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VK13 UGE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
  • 85,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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VK13 UGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Fiesta (VK13 UGE) between May 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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VK13 UGE Mileage History

  1. 24/05/202250,700 mi
  2. 31/05/202361,638 mi+10,938 mi
  3. 01/05/202473,328 mi+11,690 mi
  4. 29/04/202585,170 mi+11,842 mi
  5. 29/04/202585,170 mi

Average of roughly 11,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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