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BD11 XSR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,047 mi
Last recorded82,047 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 82,047 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing + adjacent mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing/corroded away + exhaust back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle h frame corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,942 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing + adjacent mounting heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing/corroded away + exhaust back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle h frame corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 77,311 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount worn but not excessive

Fail 2 Aug 2022 77,311 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front top suspension mount worn but not excessive

Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,018 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust corroded also flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 62,544 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 62,544 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 43,066 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,920 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 22,918 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

NSR tyre mis shaped

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2014 16,128 miles

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 XSR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XSR, 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 XSR registered?

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

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