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EO61 ZWE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,900 mi
Last recorded95,900 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO61 ZWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 95,900 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,120 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 87,728 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 87,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 83,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 80,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 79,958 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 79,958 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,804 miles

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking engine oil ,may require replacement

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split and requires replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy Flexi joint split and requires replacement (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and leaking, requires replacement

Fail 14 Oct 2020 78,802 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine sump pan corroded and leaking engine oil ,may require replacement

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint split and requires replacement (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust noisy Flexi joint split and requires replacement (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and leaking, requires replacement

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,447 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower compliance bushes splitting

engine sump corroded and leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2019 72,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak lower corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front lower compliance bushes splitting

engine sump corroded and leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2018 60,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 50,453 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker swept area ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 22,737 miles

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

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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EO61 ZWE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EO61 ZWE, 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 EO61 ZWE registered?

EO61 ZWE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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