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MV61 KGA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 KGA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 84,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear wiper missing

Fail 21 Aug 2025 84,762 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing to tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,490 miles

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

damage to rear o/s 1/4 panel

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle has corrosion

rear wiper missing

Fail 19 Aug 2024 81,490 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to rear o/s 1/4 panel

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear axle has corrosion

rear wiper missing

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,650 miles

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear sub-frame/axle has corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,928 miles

corrosion to rear axle beam

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Fail 1 Sep 2022 72,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear axle beam

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 71,110 miles

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 68,571 miles

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2019 67,075 miles

engine oil sump corroded/leaking

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/r 1/4 panel

Pass 23 Aug 2018 63,210 miles

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 63,210 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded/deteriorated

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 58,594 miles

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

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

Oil leak sump

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade inoperative

Fail 18 Aug 2017 58,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak sump

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust backbox outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade inoperative

Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,433 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 55,433 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 39,513 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 39,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,628 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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MV61 KGA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MV61 KGA, 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 KGA registered?

MV61 KGA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is MV61 KGA safe to buy?

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