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MV61 AYC

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,744 mi
Last recorded71,744 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 AYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 71,744 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 71,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component likely to become detached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 67,780 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 64,374 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 64,374 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 61,642 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 61,642 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o\s\f o\s\r n\s\r also emit white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking almost to excess, recommend further inspection/replace (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 59,359 miles

Nearside Front headlamp damaged/slightly insecure, recommend further inspection

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 57,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi emissions only just passed lambda test (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2018 48,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

No visible locking devices on brake calipers

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Protective cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 35,273 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,670 miles

Cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Exhaust corroded (heavy at rear)

Front tyres cracking

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Fail 6 Feb 2016 25,670 miles

Cover over front to rear brake and fuel pipes

Exhaust corroded (heavy at rear)

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 17,257 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

No visible locking devices on calipers or steering rack

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MV61 AYC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MV61 AYC, 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 MV61 AYC registered?

MV61 AYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 November 2011.

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