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BK61 OTM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,917 mi
Last recorded180,917 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 180,917 miles

Front Exhaust mount heavily deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod play, may also be play in rack as well as play being felt the rack is noisy when steering wheel shaked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 180,915 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mount heavily deteriorated.

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod play, may also be play in rack as well as play being felt the rack is noisy when steering wheel shaked. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop detached.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop detached.

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 150,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner tie rod has.

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 150,220 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Satnav. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Inner tie rod has.

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 123,055 miles

coolant low

Pass 7 May 2019 87,376 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 87,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 42,841 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 22,652 miles

O/S Wiper in poor condition.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Sep 2015 16,291 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,729 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OTM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OTM, 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 OTM registered?

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

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