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BK11 XWM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,258 mi
Last recorded77,258 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 XWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 77,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate deteriorating but still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear OSR hand brake cable bracket on rear axle corroded and snapped (Hand brake cable not hanging or likely to become detached)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from join for back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF shock absorber has serious fluid leak reducing dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed NSF tyre worn through to cords on inside edge (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate deteriorating but still readable (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR tyre perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear OSR hand brake cable bracket on rear axle corroded and snapped (Hand brake cable not hanging or likely to become detached)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR tyre perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor exhaust leak from join for back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 69,831 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 69,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 64,708 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 64,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 61,475 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 61,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box also clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2021 60,170 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 54,793 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 48,839 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 42,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,974 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 27,694 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 21,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 17,696 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 13,864 miles

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

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 XWM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 BK11 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

BK11 XWM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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