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BB53 BEA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,150 mi
Last recorded99,150 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB53 BEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,150 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,572 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 88,610 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 81,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in the boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 75,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,534 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 65,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 59,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 50,711 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 39,523 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside child seat fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BB53 BEA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BB53 BEA, 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 BB53 BEA registered?

BB53 BEA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2011.

Is BB53 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BB53 BEA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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