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EK11 BUJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,803 mi
Last recorded145,803 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 145,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 139,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear slight damage to bumper

Pass 3 Jun 2024 132,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 124,698 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 112,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 104,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 103,080 miles

Central brake light reduced output

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear box peeling

Fail 13 Jun 2020 103,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Central brake light reduced output

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear box peeling

Pass 9 Mar 2019 97,139 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Hand brake travel high.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear suspension bump stop damaged.

Pass 17 Mar 2018 83,473 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 67,889 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,240 miles

Both rear suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Front brake discs worn.

High level stop light inoperative.

Offside rear suspension bump stop damaged.

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,609 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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EK11 BUJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

EK11 BUJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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