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FE61 OBG

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE61 OBG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,509 miles

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

Rear axle slight corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2026 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2025 98,393 miles

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

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion front subframe,front suports,shockers,springs,rear springs,centre chassis

Fail 25 Feb 2025 98,393 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear axle corroded

surface corrosion front subframe,front suports,shockers,springs,rear springs,centre chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,381 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 30 Jan 2024 96,380 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,099 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,761 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2022 76,759 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 68,378 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings rusty

rear axle rusty

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Fail 18 Feb 2021 68,377 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings rusty

rear axle rusty

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,674 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,105 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,966 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,588 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,265 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 24,018 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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FE61 OBG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE61 OBG, 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 FE61 OBG registered?

FE61 OBG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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