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MV61 MZL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,551 mi
Last recorded76,551 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 MZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 76,551 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,143 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides or the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 66,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides or the car (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2024 66,076 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 59,392 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,648 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 34,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 33,905 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 31,940 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 30,596 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 30,596 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MZL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV61 MZL?

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What year was MV61 MZL registered?

MV61 MZL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is MV61 MZL safe to buy?

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