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BS04 BEL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,851 mi
Last recorded42,851 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS04 BEL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 42,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear wiper worn

Fail 16 Oct 2025 42,851 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear wiper worn

Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,411 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,056 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2022 38,750 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2021 37,584 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 36,786 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 35,652 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,027 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,406 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 30,388 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 28,138 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 26,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 26,037 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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BS04 BEL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BS04 BEL, 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 BS04 BEL registered?

BS04 BEL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BS04 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS04 BEL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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