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BL60 SKF

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,046 mi
Last recorded99,046 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL60 SKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 99,046 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 98,325 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 95,371 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 95,371 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both headlamps deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2023 91,779 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 88,757 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 85,624 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 73,698 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 71,329 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing time of test

slight play in rear shock mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2019 71,329 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking no brakes (1.1.3 (d))

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

rear exhaust corroded but not blowing time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2018 61,745 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 60,145 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 60,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 57,381 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 39,276 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 39,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,315 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 16,693 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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BL60 SKF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BL60 SKF, 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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BL60 SKF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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