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BN11 RMV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,103 mi
Last recorded129,103 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 129,103 miles

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

offside rear bump stop not secure

Pass 22 Apr 2025 120,448 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,125 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 104,259 miles

Front slight play in both upper strut mountings

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 93,006 miles

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

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

exhaust system knocking

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2021 93,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

exhaust system knocking

nearside front suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2020 87,622 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 87,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and splitting on inner side wall - no obvious cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield

Fail 9 Sep 2019 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and splitting on inner side wall - no obvious cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust fouling fuel tank heat shield

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,502 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 73,669 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall damage (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 70,033 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 70,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,111 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 59,111 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,763 miles

crack in drivers headlamp backing not affecting light output or beam

Fail 31 Mar 2015 48,763 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 33,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 33,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 RMV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RMV, 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 RMV registered?

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

Is BN11 RMV safe to buy?

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