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AU61 SVW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

78,122 mi
Last recorded78,122 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 SVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 78,122 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 74,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 70,458 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 66,260 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,852 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2022 60,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 56,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 47,996 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam moved out of wiper sweep (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre or metal in outer shoulder ()

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 35,551 miles

Central Front exhaust coroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 24,069 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,783 miles

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

Front both brake a pads low

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 21,052 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded, not blowing.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,694 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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AU61 SVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU61 SVW, 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 AU61 SVW registered?

AU61 SVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is AU61 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 SVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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