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BK61 JKX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 JKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 110,698 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 110,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 100,302 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 95,479 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure trapped inside coil spring

Fail 28 Feb 2023 95,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure trapped inside coil spring

Pass 18 Feb 2022 90,337 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 86,701 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 84,626 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 84,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 80,521 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 80,521 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 74,161 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 56,316 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 56,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 JKX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK61 JKX, 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 BK61 JKX registered?

BK61 JKX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2011.

Is BK61 JKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK61 JKX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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