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EJ61 SKU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 81,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 79,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 78,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 75,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 73,142 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 63,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 24 Aug 2020 63,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

some play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 2 Sep 2019 55,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 47,424 miles

Front both discs have heat damage

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/6514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,329 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 31,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,310 miles

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

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 SKU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SKU, 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 EJ61 SKU registered?

EJ61 SKU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is EJ61 SKU safe to buy?

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