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BN61 BYT

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,430 mi
Last recorded65,430 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 BYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 65,430 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 63,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 62,479 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 60,545 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 58,945 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2021 58,943 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 58,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,348 miles

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,084 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2017 52,810 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2016 51,458 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 51,457 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,912 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,174 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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BN61 BYT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 BYT, 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

How do I check the history of BN61 BYT?

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What year was BN61 BYT registered?

BN61 BYT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is BN61 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 BYT 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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