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BD11 OZV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

141,280 mi
Last recorded141,280 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 OZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 141,280 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2026 141,280 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 123,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 122,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 121,305 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,305 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 119,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 119,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 108,722 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2021 99,384 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 97,037 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 97,037 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Topmount bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,804 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 86,618 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Fail 1 May 2018 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine has an oil leak

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint sealed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished and tread separating DOT 5000

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 61,327 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 61,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2015 46,812 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer getting poor

Pass 1 May 2014 35,206 miles

outter skin of backbox corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 35,206 miles

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

outter skin of backbox corroded

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 OZV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 OZV, 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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BD11 OZV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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