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NY11 BNL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,787 mi
Last recorded97,787 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY11 BNL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 97,787 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels on inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 97,756 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both wheels on inner sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 96,225 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 96,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 81,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 69,414 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 69,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 69,176 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 58,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 56,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,429 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 38,008 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 38,008 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,018 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,911 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 16,929 miles

rear silencer outer skins corroded not blowing

Fail 3 Jul 2015 16,929 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear silencer outer skins corroded not blowing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 12,522 miles

advise exhaust showing signs of corossion

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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NY11 BNL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NY11 BNL, 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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NY11 BNL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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