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FL61 ZHW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,356 mi
Last recorded149,356 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2023 149,356 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2023 149,354 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Crack in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2022 148,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 139,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 110,382 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2018 110,382 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 95,255 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

all tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads appear low

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres low on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres low on outer edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,461 miles

all tyres wearing on edge(s)

child seat fitted

front brake pads low

Fail 1 Sep 2015 63,461 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres wearing on edge(s)

child seat fitted

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,239 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 ZHW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZHW, 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 FL61 ZHW registered?

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

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