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BN61 VFE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,247 mi
Last recorded50,247 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,247 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise both front tyres perished in tread

advise rear axel corroded

advise signs of water leak from metal pipe across front of engine

Pass 28 Jul 2025 49,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 49,870 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 49,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear coils corroded at the bottoms of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 48,910 miles

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

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

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

clutch is noisy in operation

signs of coolant stains on metal pipe on the back of water pump, pipe is corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 48,523 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

water pipe on front of engine corroded and damp

Fail 11 Aug 2022 48,523 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake pads approx. 70% worn

water pipe on front of engine corroded and damp

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,534 miles

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

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

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

advise front exhaust clamp corroded but exhaust still secure

Pass 10 Aug 2020 46,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,068 miles

advise slight blow on rear exhaust joint

advise sump corroded

advise water leak

Pass 31 Jul 2018 45,581 miles

rear exhaust outer casing very corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 45,249 miles

rear exhaust box very corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2016 44,541 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear tyre low tread

Offside Front tread low

Pass 28 Aug 2014 35,590 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

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 VFE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VFE, 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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BN61 VFE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is BN61 VFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN61 VFE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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