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EJ61 DHE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,768 mi
Last recorded35,768 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 DHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2026 35,768 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,216 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective peeling skin (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 26,959 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Strut washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded loosing skin

Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,552 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded loosing second skin

Pass 19 Nov 2021 26,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 25,970 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 25,446 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 24,722 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,186 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 22,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 20,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,382 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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EJ61 DHE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ61 DHE, 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 EJ61 DHE registered?

EJ61 DHE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is EJ61 DHE safe to buy?

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