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WM11 BZL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,932 mi
Last recorded105,932 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM11 BZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 105,932 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,127 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 98,827 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 96,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 93,077 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre surface deteriorated.(cracked)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,071 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside front tyre surface deteriorated.(cracked)

Rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 88,688 miles

Damage To Offside Of Vehicle

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

Offside Rear Lower Bump Stop Insecure

Rear exhaust box corroded/ Small Blow

Scratch Across front windscreen Zone B

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,597 miles

Corrosion to rear shocks

Nearside Rear Bump Stop insecure

Offside Rear Lower Lamp Not working

Rear exhaust box very poor Condition (Corrosion)

Scratch mark to front windscreen

Slight exhaust leak noted

Fail 27 Jun 2018 83,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Corrosion to rear shocks

Exhaust blow to front ?

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter damp

Nearside Rear Bump Stop insecure

Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn

Offside Rear Lower Lamp Not working

Rear exhaust box very poor Condition (Corrosion)

Scratch mark to front windscreen

Water leak noted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,111 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter damp

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount slight movement noted

Scratch marks across front windscreen Zone B

Fail 27 Jun 2017 74,111 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Side (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft gaiter damp

Nearside Front Upper Strut mount slight movement noted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Scratch marks across front windscreen Zone B

Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 66,396 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 56,821 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Engine oil leak from crankshaft oil seal

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

Pass 15 May 2015 56,821 miles

Engine oil leak from crankshaft oil seal

Rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,019 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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WM11 BZL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WM11 BZL, 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 WM11 BZL registered?

WM11 BZL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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