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AO61 SLZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,235 mi
Last recorded72,235 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 72,235 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 69,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 11 May 2023 66,041 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2023 66,041 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 May 2022 62,406 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle corrosion

Pass 12 May 2021 59,974 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 45,219 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 18 May 2020 45,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,572 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 31,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 49,052 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 49,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 39,680 miles

front exhaust clamp corroded broken rear box corroded

oil leaks

Fail 2 Nov 2016 39,677 miles

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

front exhaust clamp corroded broken rear box corroded

oil leaks

Pass 7 Dec 2015 19,548 miles

Front both tyres thin on shoulders

Front exhaust bracket rusty

Rear silencer rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 19,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front both tyres thin on shoulders

Front exhaust bracket rusty

Rear silencer rusty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 13,892 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 SLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SLZ, 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 SLZ registered?

AO61 SLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 December 2011.

Is AO61 SLZ safe to buy?

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