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DU61 ATK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,038 mi
Last recorded104,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 ATK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 104,038 miles

Rear axle covered in heavy underseal

Fail 29 May 2026 104,033 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear axle covered in heavy underseal

Pass 14 Feb 2025 97,840 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 97,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 97,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 93,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside. 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 89,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 85,281 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 74,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 74,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 63,720 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 63,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake clevis joint insecure split pin missing (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,331 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Aug 2019 55,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 47,244 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 37,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 31,270 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,500 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 21,500 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust rear box corroded

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and perishing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2014 12,429 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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DU61 ATK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DU61 ATK, 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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DU61 ATK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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