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BG61 KNP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,122 mi
Last recorded42,122 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 42,122 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 39,185 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 36,762 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2023 36,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords And excessively cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,451 miles

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

Rear back box corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 31,946 miles

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

Rear back box outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 30,367 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 29,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear silencer corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 23,755 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 20,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,247 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 13,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside tyre outer wall worn

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 KNP 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 BG61 KNP, 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 BG61 KNP registered?

BG61 KNP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is BG61 KNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 KNP 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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