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MV61 SSX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV61 SSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 92,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 55,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 55,258 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,335 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 53,550 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 85,390 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 52,448 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket getting corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 51,306 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,707 miles

Rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 44,755 miles

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 41,569 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking, (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box outer shell corroded, also rear clamp broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 41,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14t (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracking, (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

back box outer shell corroded, also rear clamp broken

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 36,673 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 SSX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SSX, 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 SSX registered?

MV61 SSX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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