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MK61 BJE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,264 mi
Last recorded51,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 BJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 51,264 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 43,831 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,170 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,525 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 39,531 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 39,531 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Flexi cracked and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 37,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 36,342 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 36,342 miles

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached back box corroded and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 33,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 33,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 31,122 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 27,459 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 23,226 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 13,063 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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MK61 BJE 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 MK61 BJE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK61 BJE registered?

MK61 BJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is MK61 BJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK61 BJE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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