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BN61 ZBY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,436 mi
Last recorded85,436 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN61 ZBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 85,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front and central. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 85,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi cracked. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective front and central. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 81,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,678 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 70,435 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 63,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and loose

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 7 Sep 2022 63,221 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded and loose

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 6 Sep 2021 57,530 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Axle slight surface corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 51,404 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 49,588 miles

Offside Front mud guard missing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,082 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 405,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 405,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2016 33,997 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 33,997 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 30,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 25,694 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 ZBY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZBY, 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 ZBY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

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