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MK61 EVH

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,012 mi
Last recorded80,012 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 80,012 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 76,546 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust manifold bolts missing

front shocks heavily rusted n/s and o/s

Fail 8 Apr 2025 76,544 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust manifold bolts missing

front shocks heavily rusted n/s and o/s

Pass 11 Apr 2024 72,585 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust manifold bolts missing

front exhaust blowing slightly

slight oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2023 64,876 miles

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

front top mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 18 Apr 2023 64,876 miles

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

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

front top mounts corroded

rear axle corroded

rear shocks corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 3 May 2022 57,018 miles

offside rear shock leaking slightly

rear axle corroded

rear tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 7 May 2021 52,809 miles

front wheel bearing slightly noisy

rear axle corroded slightly

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 47,655 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,104 miles

Front top top mount cups corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 May 2018 35,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,797 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 24,208 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 24,208 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front both binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2014 15,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 15,018 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 EVH is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EVH, 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 EVH registered?

MK61 EVH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2011.

Is MK61 EVH safe to buy?

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