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KP61 UUX

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,677 mi
Last recorded65,677 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP61 UUX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,677 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 56,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have slight corrosion, not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps starting to go cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing... 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet support bar missing

rear wiper split

Fail 9 Jan 2025 56,233 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake disc heat damaged (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs have slight corrosion, not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps starting to go cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing... 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad wearing thin and looks heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded at bottom coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet support bar missing

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,699 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 50,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 44,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 44,842 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,240 miles

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

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

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 41,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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))

Rear Exhaust Section Corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 36,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 36,242 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 32,498 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2019 32,498 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2018 28,832 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 28,832 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 23,210 miles

slight wear n/s/f tyre outer edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 17,677 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 14,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 14,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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KP61 UUX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KP61 UUX, 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 KP61 UUX registered?

KP61 UUX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is KP61 UUX safe to buy?

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