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PY61 BZF

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,287 mi
Last recorded41,287 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 BZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,287 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 41,286 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 38,553 miles

Central Rear Upper Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded on bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from inner drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 36,157 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 36,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from centre of dash

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from screen

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 33,374 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2022 33,374 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2021 30,373 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 26,073 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 22,312 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 19,623 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in top mounts both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 16,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 13,256 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 10,999 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust back box starting to corrode

Pass 14 Nov 2014 8,495 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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PY61 BZF 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 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 PY61 BZF, 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 PY61 BZF registered?

PY61 BZF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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