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KV61 UVU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,674 mi
Last recorded119,674 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV61 UVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 119,674 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 119,665 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 106,379 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 101,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 92,675 miles

Nearside Head lamp slight damaged - top bracket

Offside head lamp slightly damaged - top bracket

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,948 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced upper fixing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced upper fixing (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,942 miles

bonnet stay missing .....

both front tyres worn inner edges .....

Fail 27 Sep 2016 65,942 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet stay missing .....

both front tyres worn inner edges .....

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,720 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 36,011 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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KV61 UVU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV61 UVU, 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 KV61 UVU registered?

KV61 UVU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is KV61 UVU safe to buy?

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