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BJ11 NJV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,991 mi
Last recorded46,991 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 NJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 46,991 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 45,600 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

exhaust lambda only just met requirements

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 43,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 43,407 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 42,929 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 42,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 42,601 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 42,188 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,429 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,550 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,507 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 38,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 36,977 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 35,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 35,760 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 NJV 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 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 BJ11 NJV, 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 NJV registered?

BJ11 NJV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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