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BD61 VRX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

80,405 mi
Last recorded80,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 80,405 miles

Central exhaust bracket slight defective exhaust system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front gearbox mount bolt loose

Front oil sump corroded

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 22 Jan 2026 80,403 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust bracket slight defective exhaust system still secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front gearbox mount bolt loose

Front oil sump corroded

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NR/OR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 4 Jan 2025 76,499 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam bushes detreated both sides

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2025 76,499 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axel beam bushes detreated both sides

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2023 72,311 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,066 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 64,533 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 61,343 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2020 59,644 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 59,644 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear number plate faded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 56,579 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 56,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 54,092 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 54,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2017 51,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 48,812 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 44,140 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 VRX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VRX, 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 VRX registered?

BD61 VRX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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