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MK61 BVU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

87,076 mi
Last recorded87,076 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 BVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 87,076 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 87,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 82,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 78,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside, spring mounting, axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,978 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 64,683 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 64,683 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,163 miles

Nearside Front slight buckle in road wheel.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle shows signs of corrosion under spring mounts.

Rear middle to rear exhaust system corroded.

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,682 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))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 52,615 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 47,461 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 37,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2016 28,627 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,671 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 BVU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK61 BVU, 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 MK61 BVU registered?

MK61 BVU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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