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BK11 YBA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,596 mi
Last recorded35,596 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 35,596 miles

Exhaust silencer box corroded & rusty

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Size 175.65.R 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides casing corroded & rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 33,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 31,793 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer box deteriorated.

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 30,032 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 16 Feb 2022 28,346 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 16 Feb 2022 28,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,107 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,137 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

Fail 21 Feb 2020 26,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer box deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 23,270 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 18 Feb 2019 23,270 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 20,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 17,662 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 14,904 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 12,087 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 8,860 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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BK11 YBA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 BK11 YBA, 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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BK11 YBA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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