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SV61 BVA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,242 mi
Last recorded61,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 BVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,242 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play and roughness in lower steering column joint and/or steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough play and slight stiffness in column joints/rack. (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 61,237 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play and roughness in lower steering column joint and/or steering rack. (2.2.2 (c))

Steering system slightly rough play and slight stiffness in column joints/rack. (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 57,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,479 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 50,484 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust damaged

Fail 3 May 2024 50,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust damaged

Pass 9 May 2023 47,642 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust damaged

Fail 9 May 2023 47,642 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 39,884 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 32,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,241 miles

Front brake discs corroded

slight exhaust leak at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2019 25,797 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Jun 2018 20,181 miles

exhaust has minor leak of gases at rear

minor oil leak at engine

rear tyres perished/cracking

suspension arm bush split but not resulting in excessive movement, nearside front, offside front

Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,525 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 16,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,997 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,232 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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SV61 BVA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SV61 BVA, 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 SV61 BVA registered?

SV61 BVA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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The MOT history for SV61 BVA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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