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BD61 BJD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,668 mi
Last recorded104,668 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 BJD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 104,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 96,053 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 May 2024 87,580 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 78,752 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 69,461 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 69,461 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,405 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 49,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly cracked, perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2017 40,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,421 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 28,337 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 20,362 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 20,362 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BD61 BJD 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 81.3%.

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 BD61 BJD, 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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BD61 BJD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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