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AO61 OJC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 OJC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 85,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 85,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 81,298 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER TIE JOINTS, OR TRACK ROD END

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 77,381 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Or track rod end ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 77,341 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Offside Front headlamp fixing bracket broken but not affecting operation.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Inflation kit missing. ()

Fail 10 Apr 2023 77,318 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake efficiency passed but lower than O/S/R.

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald and will not be long before cords showing. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front headlamp fixing bracket broken but not affecting operation.

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Inflation kit missing. ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,657 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 69,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shocker top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 64,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop inscure

Fail 22 Mar 2021 64,948 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop inscure

Pass 27 Apr 2020 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust blowing

Fail 27 Apr 2020 60,104 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 22 Jan 2019 50,909 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 50,547 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,649 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 46,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 42,265 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2016 42,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,671 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,345 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 OJC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OJC, 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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AO61 OJC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 November 2011.

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