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EA61 VBN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,321 mi
Last recorded82,321 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 VBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 82,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,484 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 75,483 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,567 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 71,952 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,184 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers/under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2020 61,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 56,004 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,774 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 52,774 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 38,708 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 32,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 23,744 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 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA61 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

EA61 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2011.

Is EA61 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA61 VBN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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