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MA07 BJA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,538 mi
Last recorded38,538 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 BJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 38,538 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 38,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2025 34,700 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 34,497 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inner/cracking

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

Offside Front Shock corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Pass 11 Dec 2023 32,939 miles

Both rear tyres stepped inner/cracking

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

Nearside Washer jet poor

Offside Front Shock corroded

Rear exhaust corroded/slight leak

Pass 12 Dec 2022 31,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear box outer case corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 29,972 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,730 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 26,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 24,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,754 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,329 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 18,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,862 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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MA07 BJA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 MA07 BJA, 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 MA07 BJA registered?

MA07 BJA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

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