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AJ61 BUA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,998 mi
Last recorded57,998 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 57,998 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 50,666 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 49,040 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 49,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 42,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 42,357 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil level low

Pass 8 Jun 2022 29,710 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 28,472 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 26,517 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 23,929 miles

Corrosion on exhaust back box

Pass 4 Dec 2017 21,274 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin is rotted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 18,636 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through

Pass 3 Dec 2015 15,739 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 18,991 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 BUA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

AJ61 BUA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is AJ61 BUA safe to buy?

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