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BD11 DYX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,701 mi
Last recorded57,701 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 DYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 57,701 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 52,966 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 46,554 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 40,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2022 34,855 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 31,897 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2021 31,897 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 28,503 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 26,951 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 26,951 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Rear box outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 24,846 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 22,749 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked, nail in tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,913 miles

front brake discs slightly worn inner edge

rear exhaust box outer skin corroed

Pass 15 Dec 2015 18,959 miles

Nearside tyres showing age with cracking to sidewall no cords or bulges showing.

Offside Rear showing age with cracking no cords or bulges showing

Pass 17 Feb 2015 15,355 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 12,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,380 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre scrubbed on sidewall

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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BD11 DYX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD11 DYX, 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 BD11 DYX registered?

BD11 DYX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2011.

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