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EK11 BYC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,665 mi
Last recorded65,665 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 BYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 65,665 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 62,978 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 62,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 59,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 54,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 48,190 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 48,190 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,178 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 41,519 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 37,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

parts of exhaust system are deteriorated by corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2018 30,608 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2016 18,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres worn on edges & slightly cracked

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2015 15,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 13,775 miles

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

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 BYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BYC, 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 EK11 BYC registered?

EK11 BYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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