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BG61 SLV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2025 100,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,008 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 51,274 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 51,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 42,273 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 38,880 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 35,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,132 miles

Nearside Front tyres on 3mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

steering column universal joint has slight play

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,755 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened top mount (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 17,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 8,946 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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BG61 SLV 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 84.6%.

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 SLV, 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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BG61 SLV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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