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SY11 BZR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,203 mi
Last recorded73,203 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY11 BZR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,203 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 29 Apr 2026 73,204 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort at wheel parking brake effort at 7% (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 15 May 2025 67,913 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 67,913 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch chassis leg (marked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected the reverse light is on all the time (it has to work normally) (4.6.3 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 67,913 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened the top mount located within the engine bay (marked with yellow) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced the chassis leg beneath the engine mount (marked with yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The cracks are deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 61,632 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before the hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The cracks are deep (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 55,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 55,224 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 46,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 37,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2021 37,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 31,232 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 28,193 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 28,193 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 25,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight wear at top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight wear at top bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 25,681 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 21,084 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 21,084 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 18,040 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 18,040 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer silencer burst r (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 10,945 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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SY11 BZR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SY11 BZR, 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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SY11 BZR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2011.

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