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DP11 BCO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,078 mi
Last recorded101,078 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,078 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 92,375 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension upper mounting has slight play.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension upper mounting has slight play.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

play at n/s & o/s/f strut top mounts .......

rear exhaust clamp missing , silencer corroding .....

Fail 16 Aug 2023 82,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

play at n/s & o/s/f strut top mounts .......

rear exhaust clamp missing , silencer corroding .......

Fail 16 Aug 2023 82,347 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate damaged .......

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge .......

play at n/s & o/s/f strut top mounts .......

rear exhaust clamp missing , silencer corroding .......

Pass 1 Sep 2022 75,590 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding & leaking slightly .......

Fail 25 Aug 2022 75,467 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre close to limit .......

rear exhaust silencer corroding & leaking slightly .......

Pass 14 Sep 2021 70,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 both edges and approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn and approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and approximately 2.5mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin of rear silencer rusting.

Fail 14 Sep 2021 70,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper bush. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 both edges and approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Unevenly worn and approximately 2mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges and approximately 2.5mm tread remaining. (5.2.3 (e))

Outer skin of rear silencer rusting.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,059 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer outer skin peeling off

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,236 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,303 miles

slight blow exhaust +rusty

Pass 9 Jan 2017 43,358 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 5 Jan 2016 37,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 29,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,071 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 BCO 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 72.2%.

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

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