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BN61 YME

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,257 mi
Last recorded145,257 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 145,257 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly flash when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly flash when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 145,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to product on lens (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly flash when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly flash when hazards are on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 130,223 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,223 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 126,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 116,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 116,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 109,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 104,740 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 104,738 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 97,480 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 89,476 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 81,644 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,963 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 51,758 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

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 YME is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YME, 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 YME registered?

BN61 YME is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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