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BL11 XGE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,475 mi
Last recorded107,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 107,475 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 107,361 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2023 103,005 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,578 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases WHERE BACKBOX JOINS MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 94,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases WHERE BACKBOX JOINS MIDDLE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 86,170 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 86,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 79,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 71,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges but has raised edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake cable outer cover split a bit

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded and leak from corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear top may knock? (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 54,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside handbrake cable outer cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen from old wiper blade? (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 54,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside handbrake cable outer cover split

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from corrosion on sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view marks on screen from old wiper blade? (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 35,839 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 35,839 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 21,713 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 10,286 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 6,801 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 XGE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XGE, 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 XGE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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