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BJ61 DDV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 DDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 85,844 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 83,988 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 81,202 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 72,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 65,995 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 65,995 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 61,336 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,896 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 48,643 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 48,643 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 25,985 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 21,205 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,622 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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BJ61 DDV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ61 DDV, 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 BJ61 DDV registered?

BJ61 DDV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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