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BC11 VND

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,388 mi
Last recorded51,388 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC11 VND
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 51,388 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 47,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 45,963 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2023 45,961 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2022 43,786 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 43,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 41,446 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 39,338 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2020 39,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 36,654 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 36,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,193 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 31,988 miles

exhaust coroding

Pass 10 Feb 2017 27,949 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 23,470 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,572 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 15,997 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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BC11 VND is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BC11 VND, 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 BC11 VND registered?

BC11 VND is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

Is BC11 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC11 VND shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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