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MT61 BGY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,787 mi
Last recorded75,787 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT61 BGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 75,787 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 75,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened OIL LEAKING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning TAIL LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (5.3.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault PLUS OTHER WARINGS ON (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 69,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 67,203 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 48,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 3 Jun 2019 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet assembly missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet assembly missing (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2018 42,054 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge

exhaust back box outer shell corroding but not blowing

Fail 9 Jun 2017 35,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of wear inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust back box outer shell corroding but not blowing

Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,428 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 24,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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MT61 BGY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT61 BGY, 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 MT61 BGY registered?

MT61 BGY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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