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DV61 BDO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 BDO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 71,575 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/14/82T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 70,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 70,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 68,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,022 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 55,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,441 miles

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

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

both front brake slight corrosion on the inner edges

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated condition

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge [ 175/65/14/82H ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front brake slight corrosion on the inner edges

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge and slight cracking

offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated condition

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,200 miles

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

front brake slight corrosion and pads low [ 3mm approx ]

nearside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking on the sidewalls [ 175/65/14/82H ]

Pass 21 Feb 2019 42,838 miles

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

both front brake discs slight corrosion on inner edges

nearside front tyre cracking on inner sidewall 175/65/14/82H

offside front tyre slight cracking in tread area

offside rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 23 Feb 2018 39,405 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 39,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 34,440 miles

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

Nearside Wiper blade split at ends

Pass 14 Mar 2016 31,210 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 31,210 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 26,998 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 22,275 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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DV61 BDO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV61 BDO, 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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DV61 BDO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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