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SX61 BJJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,863 mi
Last recorded90,863 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX61 BJJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front screen scratched

Fail 17 Apr 2023 75,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front screen scratched

Fail 28 Mar 2023 75,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top fixing missing (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake cable insecure bracket corroded (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire middle heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen sratched

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump leaking corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,864 miles

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))

rear view mirror not attached

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,864 miles

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

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))

rear view mirror not attached

Pass 12 Apr 2021 65,893 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 65,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 53,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3mm. 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 48,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,750 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 42,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 42,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 34,070 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 34,070 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 24,907 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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SX61 BJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SX61 BJJ, 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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SX61 BJJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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