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BF61 HWU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,008 mi
Last recorded112,008 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 HWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 112,008 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Pad wear sensor wiring broken.

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outerskin corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 15 Jun 2024 112,008 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Pad wear sensor wiring broken.

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outerskin corroded.

Rear Exhaust clamp missing.

Fail 14 Jun 2024 111,958 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front indicator bulbs faded in colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers out of water (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades split / smearing screen 14'' 24'' flexi (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/f -- o/s/f both front tyres worn to excess on inner edges of tread / loss of tread pattern / bald / smooth / / very close to breaking through to cords 175 / 65 / 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both rear bump stops inside rear coil springs loose / moving about / adise attention

engine oil level very low / topped up 1.5 lts

exhaust system corroded / ex back box outer casing very heavily corroded / becoming split / flaking

o/s wiper arm linkage worn to excess / excessive movement / play in movement of arm / close to catching n/s wiper / strong advise attention to rectify

slight binding on o/s/f brake / slight imbalance in operation / advise attention

underside / steering / suspension / braking components all areas showing general corrosion / signs of corrosion becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 12 Jun 2023 103,683 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 103,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 91,025 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 91,025 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 85,236 miles

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 85,236 miles

Front wiper blades smearing the screen

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 79,135 miles

Offside Front Pad sensor is not connected to brake pad.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,290 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 68,097 miles

3 wheel trims fitted. NSF inspected.

Boot space full of personal items unable to make full inspection of the area.

Exhaust back box corroded but not allowing flow of gases.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock anchorage bush deteriorated allowing side to side movement of suspension leg.

Oil leak Front driveshaft seal leaking ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,432 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,811 miles

Both front tyres worn close to 1.6mm minimum legal limit.

Nail in off side front,off side rear and near side rear tyre treads

Off side wiper rubbing .

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BF61 HWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF61 HWU, 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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BF61 HWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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