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BN61 FLW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,884 mi
Last recorded86,884 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 FLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 77,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 77,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 72,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2023 72,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 63,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking up

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,166 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 47,954 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 44,564 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 44,564 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 41,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,656 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 39,652 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 36,151 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,955 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 FLW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN61 FLW, 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 FLW registered?

BN61 FLW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2011.

Is BN61 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 FLW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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