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BL11 YUG

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

91,254 mi
Last recorded91,254 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 91,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 91,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,516 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 66,926 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2022 58,107 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,608 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear tyre wearing thin outer edge

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower part of the spring in the carrier (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear tyre wearing thin outer edge

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,015 miles

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

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 52,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,137 miles

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 38,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust rear box coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 28,490 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 20,249 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,680 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)

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 YUG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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

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