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BD11 NCU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,186 mi
Last recorded41,186 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 41,186 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 41,186 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 39,205 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 36,456 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 May 2023 36,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 34,952 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 33,401 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top hat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 31,084 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES IN SIDE BONNET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH NSIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 31,017 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES IN SIDE BONNET (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH NSIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 27,771 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Pass 7 Apr 2018 24,903 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2018 24,902 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front tyres thread cracking

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 21,676 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,952 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 16,555 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,561 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

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 NCU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD11 NCU, 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 NCU registered?

BD11 NCU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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