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GY61 BFU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,679 mi
Last recorded27,679 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY61 BFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 27,679 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2024 27,229 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both MacPherson strut upper nuts, cups and threads heavily corroded.

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre If punctured, may not be repairable due to size. Allen key. ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 27,229 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both MacPherson strut upper nuts, cups and threads heavily corroded.

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre If punctured, may not be repairable due to size. Allen key. ()

Pass 24 Oct 2023 26,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 25,501 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 39,826 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front strut top mount plates heavily corroded

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 6 Oct 2020 24,223 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 23,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 19,091 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 19,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 16,875 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 141,604 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 11,093 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 8,934 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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GY61 BFU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GY61 BFU, 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 GY61 BFU registered?

GY61 BFU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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