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BL11 XGS

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,934 mi
Last recorded86,934 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL11 XGS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,934 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 86,905 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 80,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,839 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 69,726 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 69,726 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 66,309 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 62,304 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 62,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2019 89,861 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2019 89,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 49,378 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 49,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 42,501 miles

rear suspension components have been covered with anticorrosion spray

Fail 3 May 2017 42,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components have been covered with anticorrosion spray

Pass 10 May 2016 38,183 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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

Fail 9 May 2016 38,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front wipers smearing screen

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 31,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

slight wear on front brake discs inner face n/s & o/s

Pass 16 May 2014 26,231 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 XGS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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