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BJ61 KHD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,535 mi
Last recorded72,535 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 72,535 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 64,635 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,786 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 50,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

back box outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 50,954 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

back box outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 47,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

sump corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,152 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pourous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,657 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,100 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 32,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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Nearside Front tyre is wearing low on outer edge

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 27,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 22,818 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 KHD 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 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 BJ61 KHD, 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 BJ61 KHD registered?

BJ61 KHD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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