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LS61 BKE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,655 mi
Last recorded64,655 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 BKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 64,655 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 64,655 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,840 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 60,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 55,826 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 50,898 miles

Nearside Rear Rear lense cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2021 50,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear lense cracked

Pass 3 Oct 2020 48,612 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2019 44,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2018 40,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 34,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 34,924 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in the offside front steering arm

Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hangings moved (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm,sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 28,107 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 24,200 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 BKE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS61 BKE, 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 BKE registered?

LS61 BKE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 BKE safe to buy?

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