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HN61 BFJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,231 mi
Last recorded81,231 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN61 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2026 81,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust section outer casing is coming away.

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,786 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,144 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,144 miles

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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 69,621 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 69,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken brackets (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal, worn to approx 1.8mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to approx 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 61,876 miles

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust, on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,235 miles

exhaust is corroded, and deteriorating, but not blowing

Fail 28 Nov 2019 57,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust is corroded, and deteriorating, but not blowing

Pass 29 Nov 2018 50,549 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

floor panels, steering, and suspension, components, and oil sump, are all starting to corrode surface rust,

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2017 42,121 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 30,151 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 30,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 22,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,167 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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HN61 BFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HN61 BFJ, 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 HN61 BFJ registered?

HN61 BFJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2011.

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