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DA61 BLJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,412 mi
Last recorded69,412 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 BLJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 69,412 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 66,670 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 64,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,345 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 56,944 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 56,944 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 53,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,917 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 40,558 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 35,138 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 29,334 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 23,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 17,266 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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DA61 BLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BLJ, 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 DA61 BLJ registered?

DA61 BLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is DA61 BLJ safe to buy?

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