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WF11 BWU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,306 mi
Last recorded98,306 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF11 BWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 98,306 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 95,599 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,602 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,868 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 86,824 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,554 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 81,925 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Silencer Rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit /outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on s/wall

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit /outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,834 miles

Offside Mirror outer cover missing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,182 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 62,182 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 54,796 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,328 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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WF11 BWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WF11 BWU, 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 WF11 BWU registered?

WF11 BWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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