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SB11 BFY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB11 BFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Aug 2026 87,216 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,982 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in rack end

Fail 6 Mar 2025 85,982 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight play in rack end

Pass 5 Mar 2024 81,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 77,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 74,766 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2021 70,346 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 70,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 67,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 15 Jul 2019 62,156 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 62,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,784 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,312 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,525 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 38,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all 4 tyres low

front brakes slightly out of balance

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,764 miles

rear tyres cracked/perished slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2014 18,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre inner & outer bands worn

Pass 24 Jul 2014 18,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre inner & outer bands worn

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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SB11 BFY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SB11 BFY, 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 SB11 BFY registered?

SB11 BFY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 June 2011.

Is SB11 BFY safe to buy?

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