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DG61 CTE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,839 mi
Last recorded45,839 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 CTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 45,839 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 40,353 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 37,695 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 37,695 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195.50.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 31,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 30,024 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corrosion near spring housing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 28,768 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 27,308 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 24,527 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,762 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 19,029 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 19,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 16,615 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 13,581 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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DG61 CTE 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 DG61 CTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG61 CTE registered?

DG61 CTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is DG61 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 CTE 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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