2011 Ford KA 1.2L Petrol · SY53 BLS
2011 Ford KA (1.2L, petrol). First registered 25 Mar 2011. Recorded mileage 68,342 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,342 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY53 BLS Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 68,342 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY53 BLS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Ford Ka (SY53 BLS) between March 2014 and November 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 12 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
SY53 BLS Mileage History
- 28/03/201414,648 mi
- 24/03/201518,189 mi+3,541 mi
- 24/03/201518,189 mi
- 21/03/201621,865 mi+3,676 mi
- 27/03/201726,899 mi+5,034 mi
- 26/03/201832,689 mi+5,790 mi
- 18/03/201937,071 mi+4,382 mi
- 18/03/201937,074 mi+3 mi
- 16/03/202041,745 mi+4,671 mi
- 16/03/202041,754 mi+9 mi
- 26/03/202144,173 mi+2,419 mi
- 26/03/202144,182 mi+9 mi
- 21/03/202250,920 mi+6,738 mi
- 28/03/202356,981 mi+6,061 mi
- 27/03/202461,910 mi+4,929 mi
- 02/04/202461,912 mi+2 mi
- 16/12/202465,805 mi+3,893 mi
- 17/12/202465,807 mi+2 mi
- 11/11/202568,338 mi+2,531 mi
- 12/11/202568,342 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,618 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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