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RB61 BEC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,070 mi
Last recorded135,070 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB61 BEC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear bumper damage

Fail 9 Jan 2026 135,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper damage

Pass 15 Oct 2024 107,151 miles

Rear accident damage.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 106,922 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission Driveshaft seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear accident damage.

Pass 9 Oct 2023 91,631 miles

Only retested by C.HARDING original test done by P.M.WITNEY

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2023 81,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2022 59,427 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 59,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,901 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 54,603 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 54,601 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 49,036 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Fail 2 Oct 2020 49,034 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 8 Oct 2019 45,221 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 41,713 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 28,360 miles

engine oil sump pan corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,908 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,007 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 22,007 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

n/s/r tyre worn low on the outer section of the tread

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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RB61 BEC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RB61 BEC, 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 RB61 BEC registered?

RB61 BEC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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