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SW61 BFP

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,419 mi
Last recorded67,419 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 BFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 67,419 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front sump pouris \corroded seaping oil

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play\\ burst end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern poor due to headlamp fogging (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamps need buffed no patterings showing (4.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear both handbrake cables are loose due to bracket broken both sides

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

Front sump pouris \corroded seaping oil

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play\\ burst end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 64,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,986 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 60,768 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 60,768 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi burst (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,078 miles

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

Central Front subframe corroded.

Central Suspension components corroded.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock top bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,557 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 49,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,857 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 40,483 miles

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2020 40,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake cable bracket broken but still secure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2019 36,224 miles

Coil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Sump corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2018 29,035 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight movement

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2018 29,035 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has slight movement

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 23,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 23,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust u- clamp broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 17,636 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 17,636 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear top bushes (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 12,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 5,096 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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SW61 BFP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SW61 BFP, 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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SW61 BFP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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