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AF61 KCA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,182 mi
Last recorded84,182 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 84,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 82,639 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,932 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,836 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 79,834 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 77,749 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,884 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 75,851 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 73,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 67,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Offside Front tyre cracking and on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre cracking and on 3mm

Fail 29 Jun 2016 59,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3mm

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm and cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking and on 3mm

Offside Rear tyre cracking and on 3mm

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,553 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 52,553 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 42,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 KCA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF61 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

AF61 KCA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AF61 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 KCA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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