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BN61 MGV

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 MGV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 68,813 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 66,805 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 65,032 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,982 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 62,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 61,306 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 58,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 56,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 53,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 46,968 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 46,968 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 40,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,097 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 38,097 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 33,975 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 MGV is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MGV, 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 BN61 MGV registered?

BN61 MGV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2011.

Is BN61 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 MGV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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