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BG11 OXB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 OXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 71,029 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 69,485 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 66,102 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 63,212 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,817 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,404 miles

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

advise offside rear bump stop not secure

advise rear silencer detiorating

Fail 12 Oct 2020 55,400 miles

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear bump stop not secure

advise rear silencer detiorating

Pass 18 Apr 2019 52,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 49,105 miles

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

advise rear silencer deterating

Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,518 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 45,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,676 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise rear silencer detiorating

Fail 15 Apr 2016 39,672 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise rear silencer detiorating

Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,855 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 31,855 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 21,629 miles

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)

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 OXB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OXB, 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 OXB registered?

BG11 OXB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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