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2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,463 mi
Last recorded30,463 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 BWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 30,463 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear axle and springs

Pass 2 Dec 2024 28,861 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rear surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear axle

slight play to nearside front top mount

Fail 2 Dec 2024 28,861 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front rear surfaces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear axle

slight play to nearside front top mount

Pass 15 Dec 2023 27,306 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs rear surfaces

surface corrosion to rear axle and springs

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,312 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear axle and front and rear suspension components

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 40,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to rear axle and front and rear suspension components

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,740 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

both front tyres wearing on both edges

rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 23,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp damaged but not showing white light

both front tyres wearing on both edges

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 22,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,895 miles

back box heavily corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 19,251 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 17,947 miles

back box has slight blow

Fail 21 Jun 2017 17,945 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

back box has slight blow

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,385 miles

advise rear tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 14,772 miles

front pads wearing thin

Pass 19 May 2014 12,643 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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59 BWO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 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 59 BWO, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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59 BWO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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