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ML61 FLK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,195 mi
Last recorded107,195 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 FLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 107,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 94,775 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 15 Feb 2024 94,775 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,680 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear corrosion to suspensions parts

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,333 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,384 miles

Nearside and offside front top shock mountain s Nearside and offside front top shock mountings corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2019 57,076 miles

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,771 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 46,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,392 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2015 24,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 19,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 19,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished / cracked

wipers in poor condition

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 FLK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLK, 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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ML61 FLK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 December 2011.

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