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BL11 NZM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 NZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 102,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 95,911 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear axle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 85,085 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 80,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 80,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 74,022 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 74,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure handbrake cable (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Apr 2021 66,504 miles

handbrake cable mounts corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Apr 2021 66,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose not seated correctly on the hub and brake drum loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable mounts corroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2020 63,309 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable guide bracket broken

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 63,304 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable guide bracket broken

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,182 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 52,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,909 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 23,979 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 23,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,175 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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BL11 NZM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BL11 NZM, 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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BL11 NZM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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