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ML61 FKB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,989 mi
Last recorded45,989 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 45,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule may be more corrosion behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule may be more corrosion behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam starting to corrode around lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber top mounting cups starting to corrode

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2025 45,983 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule may be more corrosion behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perishing/advise replacement (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule may be more corrosion behind rubber sleeve (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam starting to corrode around lower spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front shock absorber top mounting cups starting to corrode

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 41,352 miles

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Fail 3 Dec 2024 41,352 miles

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

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Pass 22 Nov 2023 37,048 miles

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

Rear (Fog lamp dim)

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened also (Rear exhaust casing slightly corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 33,092 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp dull

Fail 22 Nov 2022 33,092 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp dull

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 29,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2020 28,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,964 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 24,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 21,697 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 18,037 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 18,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 14,807 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 10,783 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 10,776 miles

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

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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ML61 FKB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML61 FKB, 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 ML61 FKB registered?

ML61 FKB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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