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BT11 CVW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,467 mi
Last recorded112,467 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT11 CVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 112,467 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 112,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 101,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 101,263 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 93,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 93,425 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE, REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 83,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 83,998 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 76,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded through. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush as marked. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 5 inop.(20%) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s drive shaft oil seal has a slight leak.

Fail 8 Feb 2021 76,211 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket corroded through. as marked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush as marked. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 5 inop.(20%) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

n/s drive shaft oil seal has a slight leak.

Pass 17 Feb 2020 70,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,412 miles

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

Note;- Nearside front wheel trim missing?

Note;- Slight rattles via Exhaust system?

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

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside area of transmission, suspect driveshaft oil seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective deflated??? ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 53,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm & cracking on tyre face and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- Offside front inner wheel arch liner cracked & broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm & cracking on tyre face and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 53,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm & cracking on tyre face and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded & flaking.

Note;- Offside front inner wheel arch liner cracked & broken.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm & cracking on tyre face and sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak/wear

Note;- Exhaust rear silencer box outter casing deteriorated/corroded & flaking away.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,681 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has slight tear

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded & flaking

spare wheel tread low & flat

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,487 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,512 miles

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

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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BT11 CVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BT11 CVW, 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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BT11 CVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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