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BK11 ZGW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,870 mi
Last recorded77,870 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK11 ZGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 77,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 73,678 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 73,678 miles

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 69,584 miles

both head lamp lenses slightly faded

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,756 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front wish bone rear bushes slightly perished

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2022 58,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 58,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened osr axle coil mount corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf and osf brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2021 54,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 54,558 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 54,556 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 25 Mar 2020 53,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 45,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 45,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 39,591 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 33,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 22,658 miles

Nearside Front Alloy Wheel Slightly Buckled

Nearside Front Wiper Blade Split On Ends

Pass 4 Aug 2014 17,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,475 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 ZGW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK11 ZGW registered?

BK11 ZGW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2011.

Is BK11 ZGW safe to buy?

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