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EA11 BKG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,340 mi
Last recorded67,340 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA11 BKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 67,340 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 65,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 65,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,237 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 57,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing towards outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 51,631 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,455 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,455 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 48,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 44,316 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 41,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,203 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,670 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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EA11 BKG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 EA11 BKG, 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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EA11 BKG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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