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BG11 LMY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

45,088 mi
Last recorded45,088 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 45,088 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 42,232 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/s & N/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/s & N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 39,359 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 39,340 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 36,292 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 May 2022 33,939 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 31,577 miles

The all 4 tyres perishing.

Pass 6 Jun 2020 29,966 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 27,898 miles

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2018 25,284 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 20,368 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 14,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,460 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 LMY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LMY, 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 LMY registered?

BG11 LMY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 June 2011.

Is BG11 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 LMY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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