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ST11 BFA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,783 mi
Last recorded76,783 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST11 BFA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 76,783 miles

oil leak from sump

Fail 16 May 2019 76,783 miles

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

oil leak from sump

Pass 14 May 2018 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 57,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 47,018 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 47,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake grabbing

Pass 15 May 2015 35,918 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear exhaust

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,596 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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ST11 BFA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ST11 BFA, 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 ST11 BFA registered?

ST11 BFA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2011.

Is ST11 BFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST11 BFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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