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MF61 FCL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 FCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 101,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Damp around drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 101,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front radiator/bumper support link bar loose not likely to fall off

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Damp around drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 96,559 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 96,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19550R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,790 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 92,790 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 90,523 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 90,519 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure doesnt tilt to let passenger in or out. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,400 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 89,400 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge in tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2021 86,684 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 84,758 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 84,758 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 82,631 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R Shock Absorber Body Corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Rear/Centre Exhaust Clamp Missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 80,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R Shock Absorber Body Corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded

Rear/Centre Exhaust Clamp Missing

Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,511 miles

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

Oil leak poss n/s driveshaft oil seal

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Fail 4 Sep 2017 76,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak poss n/s driveshaft oil seal

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Aug 2016 63,676 miles

Exhaust back box corroded but not blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 50,817 miles

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

advise exhaust back crroded but not blowing

advise items removed from drivers view prior to test

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Aug 2014 37,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front 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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MF61 FCL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MF61 FCL, 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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MF61 FCL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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