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YE61 BJU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,309 mi
Last recorded79,309 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 BJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT HAS MOVEMENT (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS PERISHED / CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE IS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 79,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT HAS MOVEMENT (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE IS PERISHED / CRACKED ON INNER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR AXLE IS HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 75,176 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 75,176 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 74,772 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2023 72,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,654 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,413 miles

Central exhaust section deteriorated / corroded

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged still secure

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket missing still secure

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 68,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust section deteriorated / corroded

Coil spring corroded NSF & OSF & NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable damaged still secure

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket missing still secure

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear hand brake support bracket broken , is still secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level on minimum

font pipe exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 63,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,704 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge punctured on outer shoulder to close to repair (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 57,825 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,405 miles

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,405 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 9 Nov 2015 51,157 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 51,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YE61 BJU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YE61 BJU, 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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YE61 BJU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 November 2011.

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