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AV61 SNZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,784 mi
Last recorded94,784 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV61 SNZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,784 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 89,432 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 85,315 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension bump stops detached

daytime running lamps not working

exhaust system deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2020 85,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both suspension bump stops detached

daytime running lamps not working

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2019 80,571 miles

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2019 80,571 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops broken

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 68,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

nearside rear bump stop insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2018 68,862 miles

nearside rear bump stop insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 60,313 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Fail 17 Aug 2017 60,313 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded but not leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 30,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 18,699 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 SNZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SNZ, 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 AV61 SNZ registered?

AV61 SNZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is AV61 SNZ safe to buy?

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