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MO51 ROD

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,940 mi
Last recorded71,940 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO51 ROD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,940 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,242 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 63,973 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 60,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,984 miles

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

Fail 30 Jun 2022 56,984 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front sun visor insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2021 53,852 miles

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Fail 10 Jul 2021 53,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible broken/corroded (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,874 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,095 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 35,574 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 29,552 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 29,552 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 24,555 miles

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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MO51 ROD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MO51 ROD, 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 MO51 ROD registered?

MO51 ROD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is MO51 ROD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MO51 ROD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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