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MV61 OTE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,261 mi
Last recorded65,261 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 OTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 65,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 62,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,740 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024 59,740 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer cover corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 56,043 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2023 56,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 53,047 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 51,504 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 51,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 46,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 42,650 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 38,720 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 32,617 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 24,258 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,742 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 OTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 MV61 OTE, 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 OTE registered?

MV61 OTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is MV61 OTE safe to buy?

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