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AV61 SPZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,936 mi
Last recorded69,936 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 69,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear sus corrosion

Pass 8 Nov 2024 61,202 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,808 miles

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

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

Rubbing noise from both rear brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2023 51,778 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rubbing noise from both rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 44,174 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 34,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 31,867 miles

Offside Front O/S track rod Ball joint dust cover slightly split.(No play)

Pass 9 Nov 2019 28,931 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 27,136 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 24,833 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,481 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,581 miles

rear box outer case corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 16,104 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

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 SPZ 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 85.7%.

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 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 AV61 SPZ, 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 SPZ registered?

AV61 SPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is AV61 SPZ safe to buy?

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