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AP11 BTE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,374 mi
Last recorded81,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 BTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 81,374 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 81,370 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect strut (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested binding (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides going dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 78,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2025 78,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,062 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,386 miles

All suspension coil spring(s) corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle surface corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2022 69,858 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,900 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 67,900 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 64,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,575 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 56,176 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 52,847 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 52,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 42,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 42,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2016 32,288 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,955 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,746 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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AP11 BTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AP11 BTE, 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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What year was AP11 BTE registered?

AP11 BTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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