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CE61 BMV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,605 mi
Last recorded64,605 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 BMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 64,605 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 64,582 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 61,279 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

water in nearside rear lamp

front shocks corroded

front wipers worn

Fail 10 Jun 2025 61,279 miles

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

front shocks corroded

front wipers worn

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

rear bump stops insecure

rear exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

water in nearside rear lamp

Pass 6 Jun 2024 59,036 miles

headlights slightly deteriorated

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight oil, leak

wipers worn

offside front tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,772 miles

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

front tyres close to limit

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2022 53,198 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly uneven

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,051 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators and nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

gearbox oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2021 53,051 miles

front tyres close to wear indicators and nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

gearbox oil leak

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 49,159 miles

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres on legal limit and perished

Fail 10 Feb 2020 49,159 miles

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

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres on legal limit and perished

Pass 13 Feb 2019 45,276 miles

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 40,199 miles

Front tyres wearing uneven

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres worn close to limit and perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 33,599 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 25,091 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,276 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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CE61 BMV 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 CE61 BMV, 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 CE61 BMV registered?

CE61 BMV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CE61 BMV safe to buy?

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