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BF61 VYY

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,525 mi
Last recorded55,525 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF61 VYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 55,525 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2025 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2024 29,837 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 29,837 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 27,602 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 27,602 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,088 miles

Nearside rear tyre heavily split cracked and perished 175-65-14

Offside front tyre split cracked and perished 175-65-14

Pass 30 Jan 2021 24,403 miles

Rear Exhausts Box corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2021 24,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhausts Box corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,667 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre + heavily split cracked and perished

Slight leak on exhaust rear box + heavily corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 22,803 miles

covers &shields fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 20,273 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 20,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 16,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 11,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge, no tread outside central three quarters (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front door mirror held on with tape

exhaust tail box corroded

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 29 Dec 2014 6,853 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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BF61 VYY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VYY, 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 BF61 VYY registered?

BF61 VYY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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