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FL61 ORF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,297 mi
Last recorded37,297 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ORF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 37,297 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 37,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 34,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 31,509 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 31,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 28,364 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 28,364 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 27,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 26,514 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,819 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,297 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 23,389 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 23,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 19,241 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 16,810 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 14,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 13,815 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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FL61 ORF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 FL61 ORF, 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

How do I check the history of FL61 ORF?

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What year was FL61 ORF registered?

FL61 ORF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is FL61 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 ORF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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