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BK11 JXJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 JXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 120,644 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f top shock mount worn

n/s/r shock absorber top bush worn

o/s/r light lense damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2022 120,644 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front shock absorbers corroded

n/s/f top shock mount worn

n/s/r shock absorber top bush worn

o/s/r light lense damaged

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,438 miles

both front tyres low tread

o/s/r light damaged

slight exhaust blow front flexi

Fail 25 Oct 2021 113,124 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop defective/loose

Fail 8 Oct 2020 96,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop defective/loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,233 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 75,233 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both top bush's (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,192 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Rear Exhaust corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 1 Nov 2017 50,583 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,898 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,328 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 17,253 miles

rear silencer corroding and slight blow

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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BK11 JXJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK11 JXJ, 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 BK11 JXJ registered?

BK11 JXJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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