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CU61 FVK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,963 mi
Last recorded87,963 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 FVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 87,963 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 87,958 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides poor (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 84,694 miles

strut top mounts top plates corroded both sides

Fail 23 Jan 2025 84,691 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f windscreen washer jet providing insufficient fluid

strut top mounts top plates corroded both sides

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 75,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 69,014 miles

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

advise(front exhaust down pipe clamp perished)

advise(rear tyres wearing low & treads beginning to crack)

Pass 20 Jan 2021 62,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm, o/s rear 3. 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 62,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3 mm, o/s rear 3. 5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 57,495 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 57,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2017 46,883 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 10 Jul 2017 46,883 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 40,779 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear service brake & hand brake slight low effort

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2015 32,529 miles

very slight exhaust blow on front pipe clamp also tail pipe starting to corroied

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,441 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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CU61 FVK 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 CU61 FVK, 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 CU61 FVK registered?

CU61 FVK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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