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BG61 BXS

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,693 mi
Last recorded82,693 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 BXS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,693 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 79,292 miles

Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 79,292 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Body component slightly loose grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,110 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop deteriorating

Nearside/Offside Front Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush perishing

Rear Axle corroding

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 77,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Bump Stop deteriorating

Nearside/Offside Front Wishbone Arm (rear) Bush perishing

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

Rear Axle corroding

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 75,604 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Bush (rear bush) slightly perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2023 75,604 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a tear in between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Discs scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Suspension/Wishbone Bush (rear bush) slightly perishing

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,212 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

under the vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2021 67,098 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,170 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

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

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

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 60,828 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 55,438 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 49,715 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 42,211 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 32,332 miles

Spare tyre defective

brake fluid between max and min

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and both starting to crack with age

Pass 3 Oct 2014 22,806 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 22,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 BXS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG61 BXS, 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 BXS registered?

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

Is BG61 BXS safe to buy?

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