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BF11 WKW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,049 mi
Last recorded75,049 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF11 WKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2025 75,048 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 71,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 71,296 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 68,482 miles

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

Surface corrosion to rear Axle

Fail 13 Mar 2023 68,482 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear Axle

Fail 13 Feb 2023 68,482 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 65,026 miles

Offside outer door handle missing.

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,046 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front exterior door handle missing, door can still be opened from exterior and securely shut

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 58,837 miles

Rear tyres cracking

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

Offside wiper smearing

Rear springs starting to corrode

Fail 20 Feb 2020 58,837 miles

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

Offside wiper smearing

Rear springs starting to corrode

Rear tyres cracking

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 53,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 48,864 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 46,269 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner 'raised' edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,039 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 43,038 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

both front tyres worn 195/50/15

Pass 16 Mar 2015 32,710 miles

Exhaust back box corroding - No leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 17,817 miles

Surface scratches in windscreen accross drivers view.

Pass 1 Mar 2014 17,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Mar 2014 17,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 WKW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF11 WKW, 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 WKW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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