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BN11 RLO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,406 mi
Last recorded131,406 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 131,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 130,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi broken

rear axle/beam corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2024 130,757 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi broken

rear axle/beam corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2023 130,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside d Mounts cracking / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop detached

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge / out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 122,539 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracked between tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi outer mesh material deteriorating

Fail 23 Jan 2023 122,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster doesn't allow image to fall within requirements (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords large cut on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside tyres cracked between tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust flexi outer mesh material deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2022 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & offside rear - in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components

exhaust flexible section outer mesh is deteriorating & rear silencer join clamp is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

Pass 28 Jan 2021 101,444 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 95,408 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 85,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber corroded

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,046 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 78,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + perishing) (195/45-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 61,383 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 61,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 25,869 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 RLO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN11 RLO, 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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BN11 RLO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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