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BD11 PBO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,832 mi
Last recorded88,832 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD11 PBO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 88,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 88,832 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,327 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 85,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,169 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 76,163 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 68,722 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle spring seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,804 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 54,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 50,875 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 50,875 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 48,532 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 46,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,553 miles

Items removed from drivers view.

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,779 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2014 33,540 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 33,540 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust outer skin 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 PBO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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