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MK61 BWA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,989 mi
Last recorded36,989 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 BWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 36,989 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 36,317 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 35,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 34,328 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,131 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 31,683 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 30,391 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 29,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 25,323 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 22,072 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 22,072 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2016 17,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 14,786 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 14,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 7,922 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 4,808 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 BWA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BWA, 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 BWA registered?

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

Is MK61 BWA safe to buy?

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