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BL11 WLK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,826 mi
Last recorded72,826 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 WLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 72,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 72,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 60,647 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box outer sheild corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 54,412 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer shield corroded

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 54,412 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer shield corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 47,488 miles

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

Rear Back box outer shield corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 47,488 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Back box outer shield corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 40,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section beginning to corrode

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,961 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 36,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,628 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded Outer Shield

Fail 11 Sep 2019 33,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded Outer Shield

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Sep 2017 22,266 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 22,266 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 16,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 9,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 6,493 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 WLK 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 66.7%.

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 WLK, 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 WLK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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