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LS61 BFM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,698 mi
Last recorded65,698 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 65,698 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 62,796 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 62,796 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 58,772 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 58,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 58,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 58,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,117 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 57,117 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 53,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge and starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box outer casing rusty

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 39,871 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 29,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 25,884 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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LS61 BFM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS61 BFM, 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 LS61 BFM registered?

LS61 BFM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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