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DE61 RFX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,301 mi
Last recorded67,301 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 67,301 miles

covers /under trays fitted

n/s/f lower ball joint has slight play

n/s/f steering gaiter has slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

hand brake cables loose

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

n/s/o/s front under engine mountings chassis corroded

n/s/rear o/s/front coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded n/s/o/s

under trays covering brake pipes cannot check

Fail 26 Sep 2023 66,489 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

hand brake cables loose

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

n/s/o/s front under engine mountings chassis corroded

n/s/rear o/s/front coil spring corroded

rear axle corroded n/s/o/s

under trays covering brake pipes cannot check

Pass 26 Sep 2022 64,910 miles

blow all tyre up for mot test

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust blow on front pipe

exhaust has corrosion

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/f top shocker mounting has play

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose have heavy corrosion

o/s/f brake sticking

o/s/r & n/s/r hand brake cables are loose

oil leak gear box

rear axle has corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2022 64,910 miles

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

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

blow all tyre up for mot test

covers /under trays fitted

exhaust blow on front pipe

exhaust has corrosion

hand brake has travel

n/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

n/s/f top shocker mounting has play

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose have heavy corrosion

o/s/f brake sticking

o/s/r & n/s/r hand brake cables are loose

oil leak gear box

rear axle has corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,428 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

under trays covers cannot check brake pipes for corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2020 62,373 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

n/s/o/s front sub frame corroded

under trays covers cannot check brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,202 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sub frame repeaterd and welded some corrosion on sub frame

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sub frame corroded

rear coil springs rusting

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 56,308 miles

Front wipers just in limit

Nearside Front brake pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,328 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 52,327 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamps corroded off and leaking. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front discs getting worn.

hand brake cables poor.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 49,421 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has slight leek.but OK. (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front has slight bind but OK.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very small leak on silencer. (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,050 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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 RFX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DE61 RFX, 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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DE61 RFX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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