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BJ61 TYP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

44,436 mi
Last recorded44,436 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 44,436 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 43,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 42,707 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,018 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 41,330 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,684 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 37,189 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 36,414 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 26,515 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 26,515 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 17,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,265 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 TYP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 TYP, 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 TYP registered?

BJ61 TYP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is BJ61 TYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ61 TYP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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