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BN11 RJV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 RJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 59,953 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,966 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

oil misting around gearbox

rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,966 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

oil misting around gearbox

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2024 57,465 miles

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

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

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

backbox corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 56,110 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded (outer shell peeling)

Pass 12 Nov 2022 54,779 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 54,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 53,359 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,935 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,763 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,357 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 44,256 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,865 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 38,105 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 38,105 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 21,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 21,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside 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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BN11 RJV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 BN11 RJV, 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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What year was BN11 RJV registered?

BN11 RJV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is BN11 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN11 RJV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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