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EF61 VFG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,365 mi
Last recorded109,365 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 VFG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 109,365 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 107,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,916 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 100,904 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple tears on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,602 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 81,750 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 79,090 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside rear bump stop detached

Pass 1 Nov 2019 75,816 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and starting to crumble apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 75,743 miles

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

Both front tyres bald inner edge

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and starting to crumble apart (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 67,393 miles

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,393 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

near side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front lower suspension arm rear bush shows deterioration.

off side rear tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

Pass 20 Nov 2017 58,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 43,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 43,640 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,126 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2014 24,623 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 VFG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VFG, 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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EF61 VFG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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