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BG61 YLD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

32,618 mi
Last recorded32,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,618 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 31,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 28,638 miles

Fog light faintly on dash

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 28,638 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fog light faintly on dash

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 25,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box corroded

stop start, air bag, engine and rear fog slightly lit up

Fail 3 Jan 2022 25,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

back box corroded

stop start, air bag, engine and rear fog slightly lit up

Pass 31 Dec 2020 22,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 22,677 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 18,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

check tyre pressures

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2020 18,579 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

check tyre pressures

Pass 31 Dec 2018 16,778 miles

Back box outer casing deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2018 16,778 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box outer casing deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 14,841 miles

some lamps on the instrument cluster remain on but dim

Pass 30 Dec 2016 12,257 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 9,561 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 7,879 miles

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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 YLD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YLD, 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 YLD registered?

BG61 YLD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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