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FY61 FUE

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,430 mi
Last recorded45,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY61 FUE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 45,430 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Corrosion to rear axle and suspension components

Slight exhaust blow to rear silencer box clamp

Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,911 miles

advise slight exhaust blow not effecting emmissions

Fail 23 Jul 2025 44,907 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

advise slight exhaust blow not effecting emmissions

Pass 1 Aug 2024 44,515 miles

heavy surface corrossion to subframe and suspunsion components

Fail 1 Aug 2024 44,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heavy surface corrossion to subframe and suspunsion components

Pass 8 Aug 2023 43,382 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs and n\s\r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexy joint weak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 43,125 miles

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

full exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,749 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp corroded through not effecting security of exhaust general condition of exhaust system poor and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 42,500 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 41,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear clamps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,429 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 34,351 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,225 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,321 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 17,928 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 FUE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 FY61 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

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

Is FY61 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY61 FUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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