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BD11 NGE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,196 mi
Last recorded61,196 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 NGE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 61,196 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion showing to rear axle. most suspension parts

Fail 28 Oct 2025 61,196 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion showing to rear axle. most suspension parts

Pass 23 Oct 2024 58,273 miles

rear axle showing surface corrosion

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2024 58,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle showing surface corrosion

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 55,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 52,507 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 52,507 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 49,472 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,236 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 36,769 miles

exaust system blowing from flexi pipe/rear box

rear w/blade split

Fail 30 Oct 2018 36,747 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

exaust system blowing from flexi pipe/rear box

rear w/blade split

Pass 19 Oct 2017 31,466 miles

various body and bumper damage

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 25,927 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 20,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre outer wall also badly worn (4.1.E.1)

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

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,442 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 16,442 miles

Centre Front engine mounting missing (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,122 miles

NSF Tyre Sidewall Weathered

OSF Tyre Sidewall Weathered

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 NGE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

BD11 NGE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2011.

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