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ML61 MVF

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

36,307 mi
Last recorded36,307 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 36,307 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 34,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 31,711 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 29,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 28,897 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 28,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 28,587 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 28,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded and flexi damaged

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

sump pan corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2019 28,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded and flexi damaged

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

sump pan corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 27,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 31 Dec 2016 27,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 25,982 miles

front pipe flexi damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 9 Oct 2015 19,678 miles

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2015 19,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

registration plate delaminated front and rear (6.3.1d)

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

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)

exhaust system deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 12,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 MVF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MVF, 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 MVF registered?

ML61 MVF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is ML61 MVF safe to buy?

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