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AV61 URT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,810 mi
Last recorded172,810 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 172,810 miles

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2025 172,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear axle has slight corrosion

offside front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2024 155,694 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 155,694 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,030 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2023 138,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,049 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 125,049 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 108,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 108,788 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,889 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2019 95,663 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 95,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 82,963 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener etc ()

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe mounting broken but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

exhaust rear box corroded and starting to leak slightly

Fail 3 Nov 2018 82,963 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener etc ()

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective front downpipe mounting broken but exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

exhaust rear box corroded and starting to leak slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,657 miles

rear exhaust outer box corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2017 71,654 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,337 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,337 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mirror toys (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,382 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 URT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 URT, 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 URT registered?

AV61 URT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2011.

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