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VO61 BNJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

74,379 mi
Last recorded74,379 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 BNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 71,934 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 69,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 66,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,702 miles

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

offside front suspension top mount has slight movement

Pass 28 Sep 2020 58,502 miles

offside front top suspension mount has slight movement

Fail 28 Sep 2020 58,502 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

offside front top suspension mount has slight movement

Pass 1 Oct 2019 54,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 48,946 miles

Exhaust mounting defective frontpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 45,159 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 37,679 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 28,114 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 19,001 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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VO61 BNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VO61 BNJ, 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 VO61 BNJ registered?

VO61 BNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is VO61 BNJ safe to buy?

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