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BJ11 XLB

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,233 mi
Last recorded65,233 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 65,233 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust rusty

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exterior door opening faulty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 65,233 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust rusty

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Exterior door opening faulty

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 62,927 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exterior door opening faulty

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2024 62,927 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exterior door opening faulty

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both shock absorbers corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 60,542 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,678 miles

Both front top mount caps corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box and brackets corroded, clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 56,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front top mount caps corroded

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box and brackets corroded, clamp missing

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 49,350 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,035 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box and clamp corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 36,511 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 33,986 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 33,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides worn/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and 3mm across (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides/ tyres perished/walls/tread and 4mm

Pass 16 Mar 2017 26,475 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Rear silencer corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2016 20,582 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,882 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XLB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XLB, 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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BJ11 XLB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2011.

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