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BK61 EJJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,110 mi
Last recorded92,110 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 EJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 92,110 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,200 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both top mount cups slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear axle covered in under seal

Fail 10 Jun 2025 87,190 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both top mount cups slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear axle covered in under seal

Pass 26 Jun 2024 82,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 80,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle/spring mounting slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2023 80,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle/spring mounting slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,936 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 78,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 73,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 68,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,878 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 53,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,111 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 36,717 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 29,835 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 21,364 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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BK61 EJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BK61 EJJ, 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 BK61 EJJ registered?

BK61 EJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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