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BN61 ZCY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 86,451 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rear clamp corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2025 86,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system rear clamp corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,037 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 83,003 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to upper suspension mount

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,003 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

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

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

Offside Front corrosion to upper suspension mount

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 81,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 77,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slightly worn

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 77,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 74,837 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 70,181 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 65,802 miles

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount worn

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 44,982 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,794 miles

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 15 Sep 2014 41,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

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 ZCY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 ZCY, 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 ZCY registered?

BN61 ZCY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is BN61 ZCY safe to buy?

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