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EF61 OGA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,781 mi
Last recorded66,781 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 OGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 66,781 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 66,781 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 64,658 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 64,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 62,304 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 62,304 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,253 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 34,548 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 34,548 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 32,706 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 30,820 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 29,721 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,590 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 26,296 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 26,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 22,911 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 18,924 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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EF61 OGA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF61 OGA, 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 EF61 OGA registered?

EF61 OGA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is EF61 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 OGA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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