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FT61 DZN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,766 mi
Last recorded40,766 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 DZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,766 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Dec 2025 40,766 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2024 36,559 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 34,158 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 33,671 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,266 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,511 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 29,884 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,975 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 25,987 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 25,973 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 23,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 20,611 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,969 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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FT61 DZN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FT61 DZN, 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

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What year was FT61 DZN registered?

FT61 DZN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is FT61 DZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT61 DZN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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