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BL11 WFC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,584 mi
Last recorded95,584 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 WFC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 95,584 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 95,569 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not coming out of jets, but is coming out under scuttle panel. (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 90,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 85,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 80,591 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 78,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking oil

Offside Front Suspension arm 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 24 Sep 2020 74,101 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,428 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 65,513 miles

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking

Rear exhaust secton corroded & clamp missing

Pass 27 Sep 2017 59,605 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 59,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 50,792 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 50,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rec tracking due to the tyre wear

Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,343 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 28,087 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 28,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BL11 WFC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WFC, 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 WFC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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