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MK61 EVB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,994 mi
Last recorded101,994 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK61 EVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 101,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F top suspension bearing deteriotred

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 101,994 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F top suspension bearing deteriotred

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 94,316 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 87,379 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2023 81,518 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2023 81,518 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,165 miles

rear back box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2022 74,145 miles

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

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 66,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2021 66,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 60,337 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,337 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 59,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item on interior mirror

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 50,343 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2018 50,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear exhaust back box corroded

exhaust clamp missing but not insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2017 50,276 miles

Offside Front mirror secured with tape

Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,628 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 42,628 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,742 miles

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2015 31,742 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2014 22,052 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Fail 10 Sep 2014 22,052 miles

ADVISE REAR EXHAUST BOX BADLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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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MK61 EVB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MK61 EVB, 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 MK61 EVB registered?

MK61 EVB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MK61 EVB safe to buy?

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