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EK11 BNZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,687 mi
Last recorded49,687 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 49,687 miles

Exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 45,896 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,582 miles

Advise exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 44,582 miles

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

Advise exhaust rear box outer skin corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,614 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Mar 2019 40,155 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 2 Mar 2018 36,415 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 1 Mar 2017 30,423 miles

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box skins rusty

tyres cracking between treads

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,036 miles

exaust back box skins rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 24,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exaust back box skins rusty

o/s/r tyre cracking between treads

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,274 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 11,934 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

tyres cracked in between treads

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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EK11 BNZ 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 EK11 BNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK11 BNZ registered?

EK11 BNZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2011.

Is EK11 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK11 BNZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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