CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL61 VYW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,018 mi
Last recorded57,018 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 VYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 57,018 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 54,943 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 52,957 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box and rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,615 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 48,272 miles

slight play in nearside front top strut mounting

Pass 19 Oct 2020 46,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 44,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,669 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 28,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 22,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 15,642 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL61 VYW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW?

You can check the full history of FL61 VYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL61 VYW registered?

FL61 VYW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FL61 VYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL61 VYW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FL61 VYW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL61 VYW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.