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AO61 ODB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,195 mi
Last recorded68,195 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ODB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 68,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not close to limit but wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 68,195 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge not close to limit but wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 52,905 miles

Front exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 40,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 40,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 28,054 miles

Advise damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Advise slight play in offside front upper shock aborber mounting

Pass 15 Sep 2021 18,309 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 17,860 miles

Advise offside front outer brake pad 70% worn

Advise rear exhaust box corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,528 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight play in n/s front suspension arm ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2018 17,019 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 17,019 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 16,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 15,599 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 15,599 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 15,011 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 11,185 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 ODB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ODB, 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 ODB registered?

AO61 ODB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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