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VO61 BXP

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,695 mi
Last recorded72,695 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 BXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 72,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,179 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE [ 195 / 45 / VR16 ]

Fail 9 Aug 2023 71,179 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE [ 195 / 45 / VR16 ]

RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 30 Aug 2022 68,273 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 68,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 65,659 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DETERIATED

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION / FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE [ 195 / 45 ZR16 84W XL ]

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 65,659 miles

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

HEAVY CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST SECTION / FRONT AND REAR BRACKETS BROKEN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2MM / BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE [ 195 / 45 ZR16 84W XL ]

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE DETERIATED

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,561 miles

HEAVY CORROSION ON EXHAUST REAR SECTION AND CLAMP

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 2.5MM [ 195 / 45 ZR16 ]

SIGNS OF ENGINE RADIATOR LEAKING

Pass 3 Sep 2019 60,269 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 50,466 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 50,465 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 38,476 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 38,476 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint whole arm balljoint not seperate (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,987 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm and worn on tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BXP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 VO61 BXP, 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 BXP registered?

VO61 BXP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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