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EF11 BBE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,082 mi
Last recorded106,082 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 BBE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 95,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bump stop slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre reading on 2mm

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 83,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section , ( temp sealed) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 83,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shock upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm budget 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section , ( temp sealed) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear upper shock bush starting to perish

inner edge wear to front tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2022 68,004 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2022 68,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 63,778 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 57,561 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 50,619 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,152 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 38,185 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,079 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 22,202 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 15,865 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2013 11,790 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EF11 BBE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF11 BBE, 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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EF11 BBE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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