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DP11 BBV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,221 mi
Last recorded28,221 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP11 BBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 28,221 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 28,221 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 25,667 miles

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

rear axle corroded (spring carriers)

Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,806 miles

Both front pads suspected low

Nearside Front inner tyre worn

Offside Front side mirror glass cracked

both rear suspension arms corded

Fail 4 Oct 2021 23,805 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both front pads suspected low

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner tyre worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front side mirror glass cracked

both rear suspension arms corded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,600 miles

Exhaust tail box rusted

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,895 miles

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

exhaust tail box rusted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 19,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 18,857 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 17,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly offside & nearside (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,714 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,095 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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DP11 BBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DP11 BBV, 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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DP11 BBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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