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DN61 OVW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,960 mi
Last recorded28,960 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 OVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 28,960 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2026 28,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 21,392 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 5,787 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 5,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside brake 40% weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 5,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 5,380 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 5,303 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 4,758 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 3,986 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 3,340 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 2,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 2,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 1,416 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 OVW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DN61 OVW, 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 DN61 OVW registered?

DN61 OVW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is DN61 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 OVW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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