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BF61 LUW

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,872 mi
Last recorded75,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 LUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 75,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 67,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,509 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 62,774 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 55,902 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,341 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 53,331 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,173 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded +rear clamp/front mounting corroded away

Pass 17 Sep 2018 42,017 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Sep 2017 35,596 miles

Rear silencer corroded,front mounting corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 30,655 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2015 25,986 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2014 19,262 miles

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

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

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 LUW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BF61 LUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF61 LUW registered?

BF61 LUW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is BF61 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF61 LUW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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