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BN61 YJU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,415 mi
Last recorded79,415 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 YJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 79,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 78,177 miles

Offside park brake cable bracket broken but adequately supported

Rear axle corroded

Rear silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,334 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 75,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 69,134 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 69,129 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 64,343 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 59,860 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2020 59,860 miles

Exhaust backbox corroded

Tyre has ply or cords damaged Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 54,015 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,376 miles

exhaust rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,680 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 6,039 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,664 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 YJU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

BN61 YJU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is BN61 YJU safe to buy?

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