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BL11 WJZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,712 mi
Last recorded35,712 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,712 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 31,925 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,344 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,346 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 29,346 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate inscription illegible front reg plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible rear reg plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 26,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 25,464 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 25,463 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 21,597 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 19,234 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 17,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 14,879 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 12,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 10,006 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 10,006 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 WJZ, 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 WJZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2011.

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