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BP11 ZNU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,354 mi
Last recorded55,354 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP11 ZNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 55,354 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 52,331 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 49,026 miles

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

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

drivers door handle missing but can open door still

Pass 4 Jul 2023 46,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,592 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 41,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,881 miles

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2021 36,881 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lights inoperative

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust rear box skin corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2020 33,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 31,812 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2018 28,801 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 26,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 24,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 24,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 18,668 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BP11 ZNU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BP11 ZNU, 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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BP11 ZNU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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