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FN61 VGJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,679 mi
Last recorded84,679 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 84,679 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2023 84,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush +offside (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 73,235 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 70,900 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2019 66,783 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 65,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,057 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 65,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 53,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 40,197 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 27,563 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 27,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 VGJ 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 76.9%.

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 FN61 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

FN61 VGJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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