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BG11 LNX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,748 mi
Last recorded88,748 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 LNX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,748 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 88,744 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,906 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 80,141 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,728 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 68,040 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 65,027 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 57,514 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Outer Skin Peeling.

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 49,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 47,993 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 47,993 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort secondary (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 15 Jan 2017 36,514 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2017 36,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 32,647 miles

Nearside Front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,270 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 19,999 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 LNX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 LNX registered?

BG11 LNX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is BG11 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 LNX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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