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BK61 NKR

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,652 mi
Last recorded88,652 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 88,652 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop loose offside rear bump stop missing

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2025 88,652 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop loose offside rear bump stop missing

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2024 77,947 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop broken

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,199 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,734 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,734 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,439 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,172 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,431 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 53,431 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,264 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,288 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 37,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,378 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 22,060 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 NKR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKR, 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 NKR registered?

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

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