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DE61 ERK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,378 mi
Last recorded53,378 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ERK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 53,378 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 46,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,858 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

front exhaust bracket broke (not insecure)

Pass 31 Oct 2022 34,133 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 34,132 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 28,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 28,987 miles

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

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

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))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,330 miles

Both front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears and nearside front all heavily cracked 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 24,272 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 24,272 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

Offside rear shock absorber corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 21,891 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 19,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 17,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,253 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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DE61 ERK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE61 ERK, 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 DE61 ERK registered?

DE61 ERK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DE61 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ERK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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