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BN11 VKS

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,112 mi
Last recorded87,112 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN11 VKS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 87,112 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absober corroded

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2026 87,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absober corroded

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 85,377 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 80,304 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 80,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 76,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 76,993 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 71,451 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 71,451 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 64,599 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,416 miles

Central Front sump rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Rear back box rusty

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

oil level in min

Fail 13 Mar 2020 60,416 miles

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

Central Front sump rusty

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

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

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

Nearside Rear back box rusty

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

oil level in min

Pass 11 Mar 2019 52,047 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded heavily

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,435 miles

Nearside Complete Exhaust System corroded and Flexible Joint at front loose (making a noise when at Idle but not blowing)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,938 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 37,938 miles

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 30,114 miles

Front Sidewalls of both front tyres badly cracked - advise replace

Headlights adjusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - legal min 1.65mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sidewalls of both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2015 22,257 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,721 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 VKS is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKS, 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 VKS registered?

BN11 VKS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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