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BJ61 LYR

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,352 mi
Last recorded92,352 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 LYR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 92,352 miles

Underside undesealed

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,065 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 85,065 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,881 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 77,835 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 72,392 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,448 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 67,448 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bump stop (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,023 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,639 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 35,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 28,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,723 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 LYR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

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

Is BJ61 LYR safe to buy?

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