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EA61 TZS

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

33,666 mi
Last recorded33,666 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 TZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 33,666 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 31,799 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box + outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 30,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box + outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 28,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box + outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 27,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box, outer skin corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall plus tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 17 Aug 2021 27,408 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box, outer skin corroded also (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall plus tread but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,303 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,664 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 22,423 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 21,026 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 19,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,541 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 9,847 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 5,849 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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EA61 TZS 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 EA61 TZS, 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 EA61 TZS registered?

EA61 TZS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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The MOT history for EA61 TZS 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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