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DA61 BKJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

24,804 mi
Last recorded24,804 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BKJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 24,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 24,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre pipe joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 24,124 miles

2 FRONT SHOKERS RUSTY

REAR AXLE RYSTY

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRE,S 175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 23,782 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 23,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 23,173 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 22,373 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 21,606 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 20,798 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 May 2016 19,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 18,715 miles

Offside Front wiper just about clears screen

rear exhaust outer cover corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 14,317 miles

partworn tyres with MAJOR SIDEWALL REPAIRS fitted to both front road wheels

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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DA61 BKJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DA61 BKJ, 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 DA61 BKJ registered?

DA61 BKJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 December 2011.

Is DA61 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA61 BKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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