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BJ11 OTL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,171 mi
Last recorded87,171 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ11 OTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 87,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 81,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 78,934 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 75,549 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 75,549 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 71,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 66,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,093 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 55,093 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Coolant leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 47,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,094 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 33,640 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,896 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 OTL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 OTL, 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 BJ11 OTL registered?

BJ11 OTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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