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BN61 BKA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,641 mi
Last recorded42,641 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 42,641 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 42,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 39,378 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 36,518 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 33,802 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 30,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,203 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,695 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 20,358 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 16,588 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 15,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,846 miles

Offside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Nov 2014 10,807 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 10,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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BN61 BKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN61 BKA, 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 BN61 BKA registered?

BN61 BKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 September 2011.

Is BN61 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BKA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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