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BL11 LZX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,855 mi
Last recorded81,855 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 LZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 81,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,801 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 70,328 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 66,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top suspension mounts corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 66,910 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front top suspension mounts corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 58,453 miles

front suspension arms rear bushs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2021 58,447 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front suspension arms rear bushs slightly worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,858 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 45,655 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 45,655 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 38,338 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 24,846 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,479 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 14,188 miles

front brake pads are 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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BL11 LZX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL11 LZX, 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 BL11 LZX registered?

BL11 LZX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 June 2011.

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