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FN61 VBX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,838 mi
Last recorded43,838 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 VBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 43,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 43,836 miles

Nearside Axle fractured Under spring seat (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,074 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Subframe (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Axel (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 37,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 33,918 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 33,918 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 30,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 27,475 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. at 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on outer edge

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside at upper limit (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 25,579 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2019 21,548 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2018 17,175 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2017 14,047 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and rear tyres perishing

Nearside front and rear tyres heavily perished starting to delaminate unable to see play or cords

Pass 14 Sep 2016 11,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 9,141 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,984 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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FN61 VBX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FN61 VBX, 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 FN61 VBX registered?

FN61 VBX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is FN61 VBX safe to buy?

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