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BJ61 ZVM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,203 mi
Last recorded90,203 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 ZVM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 90,203 miles

corroded exhaust

Fail 22 Jan 2026 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corroded exhaust

Pass 30 Jan 2025 82,626 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,568 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 74,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 69,502 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 69,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 64,129 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 60,548 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 60,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 56,230 miles

slight leak from injectors

Fail 5 Feb 2019 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight leak from injectors

Pass 5 Feb 2018 49,100 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 37,924 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,195 miles

both rear tyres perisherd

exhaust system in general is coroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 28,623 miles

Oil leak

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 7 May 2014 23,410 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 ZVM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ61 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

BJ61 ZVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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