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BK61 NHH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,537 mi
Last recorded59,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 NHH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,537 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 49,386 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 49,386 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 37,732 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear underbody coated at sealant

Fail 8 Aug 2024 37,731 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2023 34,945 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just meet minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just meet minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing on joint to centre pipe

Fail 15 Dec 2023 34,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just meet minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil just meet minimum requirements (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust back box corroded and clamp missing on joint to centre pipe

Pass 20 Dec 2022 28,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL 195/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & NAIL IN TREAD 195/45*16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 22,906 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 21,965 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2020 19,747 miles

osf lower arm ball joint slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2020 19,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

osf lower arm ball joint slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2019 13,161 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 13,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 12,228 miles

Front brake rate of increase slightly out through range with O/S slower to react.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 11,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front small tear in tyre outer sidewall and sidewall scuffed

tail exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,056 miles

tial box outer skin corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 10,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tial box outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2015 7,941 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded slightly.

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall cords not visible.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 6,261 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 NHH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NHH, 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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BK61 NHH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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