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B26 BLS

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,263 mi
Last recorded70,263 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 BLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 70,263 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 70,263 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlight aim high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,190 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,381 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 56,778 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 54,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 52,081 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 48,522 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 47,953 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,199 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,199 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,997 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 44,996 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer slightly deterioated (7.1.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 34,388 miles

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

offside rear tyre down to wear bar indicators

Pass 19 Nov 2014 26,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 26,973 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B26 BLS is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 B26 BLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B26 BLS registered?

B26 BLS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2011.

Is B26 BLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 BLS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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