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BK61 EKZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

61,106 mi
Last recorded61,106 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 61,106 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 54,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wobbling when the tyre is turn

Fail 19 Aug 2024 54,293 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wobbling when the tyre is turn

hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2023 47,652 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,634 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 38,644 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2022 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2021 29,183 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 25,309 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 18,707 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2018 13,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 9,121 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 8,478 miles

Front Windscreen wipers starting to smeer

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,394 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 6,136 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 EKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BK61 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

BK61 EKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for BK61 EKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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