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AO61 JHU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,961 mi
Last recorded65,961 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 JHU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 65,961 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2026 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 63,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,325 miles

exhaust deteriorated/ rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

rear suspension is corroded/ rusty

whirring noise from engine

Fail 12 Aug 2024 55,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated/ rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

rear suspension is corroded/ rusty

whirring noise from engine

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,258 miles

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

front exhaust bracket/ mounting broken but exhaust still secure

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

handbrake cable casing split, corroded rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish/ crack

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded/ rusty

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting/ bearing

Fail 21 Aug 2023 45,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

front exhaust bracket/ mounting broken but exhaust still secure

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

handbrake cable casing split, corroded rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish/ crack

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded/ rusty

slight play in offside front top suspension mounting/ bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2022 39,334 miles

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

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 36,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 33,595 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 30,707 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded, not leaking.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 22,121 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 17,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,374 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2014 12,618 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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AO61 JHU 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 AO61 JHU, 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 AO61 JHU registered?

AO61 JHU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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