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FL61 ZNK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,827 mi
Last recorded52,827 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL61 ZNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 52,827 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 50,607 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 47,277 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 47,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 43,488 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 43,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,125 miles

exhaust corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flaking

rear w/blade split

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

underside components all showing general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Aug 2022 43,125 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both w/blades split 14" 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded / back box outer casing becoming split / flaking

rear w/blade split

slight surface corrosion on front brake discs

underside components all showing general surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2021 39,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and split but still adequately secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 39,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded and split but still adequately secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 36,390 miles

Both rear shock absorber top bushes becoming slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2020 36,388 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Both rear shock absorber top bushes becoming slightly deteriorated

Exhaust system becoming deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 33,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald both edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks develping both edges / centre tread band worn / 2.1 mm / recomend replacement . 175/65/r14. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low both edges . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing both edges . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing in outer edge . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks developing in outer edge . / 175/65/r14 . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 10 Aug 2017 23,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 23,677 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades split . (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 18,493 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 14,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 10,718 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 ZNK is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZNK, 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 ZNK registered?

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

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