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BJ11 ZKM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,921 mi
Last recorded38,921 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 38,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S and O/S Rear Bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak of fluid from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 38,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 37,819 miles

Nearside Front 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 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))

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

Rear silencer on exhaust system poor condition

Pass 8 Sep 2023 37,223 miles

Coil spring corroded O/S/R & N/S/R lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam slightly corroded

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 29,730 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 21,756 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 20,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,596 miles

os rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 15,246 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 13,114 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 10,195 miles

front brake pads getting low

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 ZKM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2011.

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