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DE61 ERV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 ERV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 108,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 107,838 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN CORRDED BUT NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,943 miles

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SUPPORTING BRACKETS BROKEN BUT NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION

Coolant leak SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR. ()

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

Fail 7 Oct 2021 105,942 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))

BOTH REAR HANDBRAKE CABLE SUPPORTING BRACKETS BROKEN BUT NOT A REASON FOR REJECTION

Coolant leak SLIGHT COOLANT LEAK FROM RADIATOR. ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER AND OUTTER TREAD

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 21 Oct 2020 102,502 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,170 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,544 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 76,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 50,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 35,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,839 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 ERV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 DE61 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

DE61 ERV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is DE61 ERV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 ERV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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