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BJ11 FDO

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,698 mi
Last recorded67,698 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 FDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 67,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 61,016 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 57,537 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 55,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 55,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears 205/45x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 53,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 52,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 50,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,352 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 42,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 28,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,600 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 20,712 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 20,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 19,133 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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BJ11 FDO 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 68.8%.

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 BJ11 FDO, 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 FDO registered?

BJ11 FDO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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