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BG11 GRZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 GRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,611 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nsf lower efficiency though range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread low 1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 86,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides, approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nsf lower efficiency though range (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides, clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge tread low 1mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 85,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer casing split/hanging (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 85,478 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Top mount cup badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted BORDERLINE PASS (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer casing split/hanging (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Box outer skin poor condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 82,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake insecure pipe/hose mount broken (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Box outer skin poor condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing split and gaping open

Fail 6 Oct 2022 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust silencer outer casing split and gaping open

Pass 5 Oct 2021 74,468 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 71,152 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 67,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 54,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 54,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 40,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 36,435 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,278 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 23,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 15,474 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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BG11 GRZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG11 GRZ, 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 BG11 GRZ registered?

BG11 GRZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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