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EF11 BKD

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,350 mi
Last recorded57,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 BKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 57,350 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to axle.

Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,005 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2025 55,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 53,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 51,314 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 48,368 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 45,845 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 45,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 42,543 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 42,543 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 36,773 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,864 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 33,864 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,864 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 May 2017 31,352 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 27,437 miles

exhaust becoming corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Jun 2015 22,060 miles

exhaust rusty

various tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2015 22,060 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

various tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jun 2014 17,370 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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EF11 BKD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 EF11 BKD, 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 EF11 BKD registered?

EF11 BKD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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