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AJ61 BKL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,894 mi
Last recorded53,894 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 53,894 miles

petrol fume smell slightly in car

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both split (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both split (1.1.15 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

petrol fume smell slightly in car

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2024 51,013 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess split (1.1.15 (a))

rear axle rusty

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,047 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2022 46,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 43,505 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2020 37,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,840 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 34,159 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 30,913 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 25,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15-82h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15-82h (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 19,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15-82h (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15-82h (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 15,238 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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AJ61 BKL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ61 BKL, 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 AJ61 BKL registered?

AJ61 BKL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is AJ61 BKL safe to buy?

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