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2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · BJ11 FDP

BJ11 FDP

2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 76,529 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
FORD KA
Year / Origin
2011 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 29 Mar 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
76,529 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 29 Mar 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
1242cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle appears mechanically stable based on the available MOT data. The most recent test on 27 March 2024 resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, suggesting the car met all minimum roadworthiness standards at that time. A failure was logged two days prior on 25 March 2024, but the absence of listed defects in the record suggests this may have been a clerical error or a minor issue resolved immediately. The mileage remains low for a fifteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,102 miles per year. The progression is consistent, moving from 65,357 miles in March 2021 to 76,529 miles by March 2024. This steady increase indicates regular, light usage rather than long periods of stagnation, which typically reduces the risk of seized calipers or perished rubber seals. The MOT history is unusually clean, with no advisories for suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks over the last four years. While this suggests a well-maintained car, the total lack of recorded wear on a vehicle of this age is rare. A buyer should specifically inspect the underbody for structural corrosion and check the date codes on the tyres, as low-mileage cars often run on aged rubber that has hardened despite having plenty of tread. Verify the condition of the timing belt and water pump. These components are age-dependent rather than mileage-dependent, and the record does not confirm if they have been replaced. Given the 2011 manufacture date, these items represent the primary mechanical risk if service records cannot prove their replacement.
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BJ11 FDP Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2024
  • 76,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BJ11 FDP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (BJ11 FDP) between March 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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BJ11 FDP Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202268,714 mi
  2. 23/03/202372,176 mi+3,462 mi
  3. 25/03/202476,529 mi+4,353 mi
  4. 27/03/202476,529 mi

Average of roughly 3,841 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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