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AF61 KAK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,577 mi
Last recorded43,577 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 KAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 43,577 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 43,562 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,707 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 36,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,338 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 14 Sep 2022 32,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure outer skin rusted away and falling off when touched / box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Sep 2021 29,440 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 27,053 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 20,675 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 20,672 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 17,495 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 15,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 13,508 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 11,494 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 9,521 miles

front brake discs have a corroded band on inner faces

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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AF61 KAK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF61 KAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 KAK registered?

AF61 KAK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is AF61 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KAK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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