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BJ11 CUW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,328 mi
Last recorded127,328 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 CUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 127,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 123,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded badly (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 113,809 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 113,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 99,709 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 95,267 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2021 57,336 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,218 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 36,534 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 27,726 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 26,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 24,895 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 18,081 miles

Approx 3mm left on front brake pads

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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BJ11 CUW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 BJ11 CUW, 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 BJ11 CUW registered?

BJ11 CUW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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