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EY61 ORL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 ORL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 97,534 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 97,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and edgewear (1955015) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 80,469 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,437 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 58,312 miles

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

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

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

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Fail 23 Jan 2023 58,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Pass 22 Jan 2022 54,030 miles

EXHAUST CORRED FRONT TO BACK

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 48,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,799 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 41,592 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 41,592 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp insecure Both front (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 37,868 miles

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 14 Jan 2017 34,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,111 miles

rear exhaust section deteriorated & corroded

small cuts & scuffing to offside front tyre - nearside body damage

Pass 8 Sep 2014 24,092 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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EY61 ORL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY61 ORL, 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 EY61 ORL registered?

EY61 ORL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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