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DN61 CZP

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 CZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,856 miles

Front exhaust clamp missing

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front top retaining ring bushes corroded just passable recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads just passable recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 102,855 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp missing

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front top retaining ring bushes corroded just passable recommend replacement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads just passable recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 99,740 miles

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Fail 6 Feb 2025 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

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

front exhaust clamp missing

Pass 11 Feb 2024 98,234 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 87,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 87,025 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded

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

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

sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,816 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust support mounting corroded through and flexi mesh worn

sump pan slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 58,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 54,306 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 49,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15v (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 40,564 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 30,917 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,812 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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DN61 CZP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN61 CZP, 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 DN61 CZP registered?

DN61 CZP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DN61 CZP safe to buy?

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