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BN11 HXV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,342 mi
Last recorded88,342 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 HXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 88,342 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 76,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,820 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 54,687 miles

Front wiper blades insecure

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust clamp corroded broken

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

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

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

Rear exhaust clamp corroded/broken

Rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,648 miles

Rear silencer heat shield becoming corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 49,529 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,655 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Pass 13 Mar 2018 43,810 miles

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2017 41,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 41,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 32,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 32,310 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 28,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 28,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 24,162 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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BN11 HXV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BN11 HXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN11 HXV registered?

BN11 HXV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

Is BN11 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 HXV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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