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FY61 FKU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,781 mi
Last recorded141,781 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 FKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 141,781 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 134,239 miles

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

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

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

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

light damage to vehicle, offside front wing corroded

oil leaks, underside of vehicle covered in oil

Fail 12 Jan 2024 134,239 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front bumper loose but not insecure

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

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

light damage to vehicle, offside front wing corroded

oil leaks, underside of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 11 Jan 2023 123,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 111,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 111,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,225 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 88,972 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 88,972 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 70,117 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin missing due to corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2017 47,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 38,764 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 25,848 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 23,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 17,850 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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FY61 FKU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY61 FKU, 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 FY61 FKU registered?

FY61 FKU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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