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AV61 KOD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

78,296 mi
Last recorded78,296 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 KOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,296 miles

Some travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Feb 2026 78,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some travel on handbrake

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,120 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 77,110 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked ()

Nearside Rear Light lens damaged

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,736 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 66,736 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 63,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 61,208 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 61,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,525 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 57,525 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,992 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg has slight leakage

Pass 1 Sep 2017 46,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 46,887 miles

Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both o/s and n/s (2.7.2a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and casing rotten (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,233 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,233 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,746 miles

Rear silencer corroded no leak at this time

Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,829 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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AV61 KOD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV61 KOD, 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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AV61 KOD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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