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BF11 KJE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 KJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 133,661 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 124,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 115,405 miles

passenger seat tilt release lever broken

Fail 7 Mar 2022 115,402 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bumpstop come away from body, sat inside spring cup

passenger seat tilt release lever broken

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,664 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 93,466 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 80,538 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 80,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit and nearly worn through to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,881 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorated and rear clamp missing

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,881 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated and rear clamp missing

Pass 13 Mar 2017 52,898 miles

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

rear exhaustclamp rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,793 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,789 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,144 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 30,144 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BF11 KJE 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 BF11 KJE, 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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BF11 KJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2011.

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