CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG61 MHK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,337 mi
Last recorded39,337 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 MHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,337 miles

Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 39,337 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Both Front Lower Arm Bushes Slightly Deteriorated.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 35,584 miles

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

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

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2023 32,255 miles

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 coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2023 32,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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 coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 27,731 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs lower coil rusty

nearside front & both rear tyres cracking

Fail 27 Oct 2022 27,731 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

both rear coil springs lower coil rusty

nearside front & both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Nov 2021 23,907 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes poor

both rear tyres cracking

front pads low

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 7 Nov 2020 20,910 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to split

front brake pads 4mm

rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 9 Nov 2019 18,214 miles

rear silencer poor

Pass 24 Nov 2018 15,815 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 13,656 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 10,347 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 8,427 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 6,669 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG61 MHK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHK, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 MHK?

You can check the full history of BG61 MHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG61 MHK registered?

BG61 MHK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is BG61 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 MHK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG61 MHK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG61 MHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.