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BN11 URF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,912 mi
Last recorded40,912 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 URF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 40,912 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axel corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 40,044 miles

Exhaust back box is corroded

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear axel has some surface rust

Pass 22 Dec 2023 39,309 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 38,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 36,648 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,443 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Aug 2021 36,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,362 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2020 34,362 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 32,722 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2019 32,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2018 31,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 31,121 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 28,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 28,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust back box outer skin excessively corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 25,153 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,986 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 13,812 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside 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 URF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

BN11 URF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2011.

Is BN11 URF safe to buy?

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