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BT11 GVR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 91,855 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 91,854 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,044 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 85,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure spring not sat in seat position (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside worse (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop detached (loose inside spring) not likely to affect spring operation

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 73,082 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 73,080 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffles broken down (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 63,154 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,247 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 59,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2021 55,460 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 55,460 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 55,337 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 55,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake warning (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 54,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 51,678 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 44,366 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 44,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2017 32,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhuast crodded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhuast crodded

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

Pass 9 May 2016 27,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 27,738 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 24,884 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,411 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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BT11 GVR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 GVR, 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 BT11 GVR registered?

BT11 GVR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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