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BD61 TVV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,981 mi
Last recorded65,981 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 TVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 65,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 63,480 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 63,028 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 63,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust bracket broken but system supported

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 61,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,986 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 60,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded and detatched (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 59,755 miles

Front exhaust support corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 58,336 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 58,336 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 57,004 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,253 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 42,967 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges no cords showing

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges no cord showing

Offside Front wiper split but not effecting drivers view

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2016 34,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 25,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 17,599 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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BD61 TVV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TVV, 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 BD61 TVV registered?

BD61 TVV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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The MOT history for BD61 TVV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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