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FL61 VAE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,924 mi
Last recorded61,924 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 61,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 59,938 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 57,848 miles

Slight grease leak from O/S CV boot

Fail 21 Nov 2023 57,848 miles

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

Slight grease leak from O/S CV boot

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,981 miles

Slight grease leak from O/S CV boot

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,307 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 52,200 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 51,355 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 49,789 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 49,522 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 48,546 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 41,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 36,369 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 VAE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL61 VAE, 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 FL61 VAE registered?

FL61 VAE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 October 2011.

Is FL61 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 VAE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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