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BG61 BWO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 74,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 69,829 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 63,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,021 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,597 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system weak and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,318 miles

Front exhaust flexi weak

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

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 40,485 miles

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

Rear axle beam surface corrosion (spring cups)

front & rear exhaust system weakened by corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2019 40,483 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle beam surface corrosion (spring cups)

front & rear exhaust system weakened by corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2018 36,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 32,922 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 29,769 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 26,495 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box section. (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,122 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BG61 BWO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 BG61 BWO, 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 BG61 BWO registered?

BG61 BWO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 November 2011.

Is BG61 BWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 BWO 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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