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MV61 WHN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 106,960 miles

Corrosion To Exhaust System..

Corrosion To Rear Axle..

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 106,960 miles

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

Corrosion To Exhaust System..

Corrosion To Rear Axle..

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 103,334 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED,,, FLEX PIPE WEAK, DAMAGED...

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS,, BALD INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS,,, BALD INNER EDGE.... (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE CORRODED...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 103,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED,,, FLEX PIPE WEAK, DAMAGED...

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened VERY WORN, PITTED AND CORRODED..... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS,, BALD INNER EDGE... (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS,,, BALD INNER EDGE.... (5.2.3 (e))

REAR AXLE CORRODED...

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 99,142 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 95,427 miles

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Fail 15 Nov 2022 95,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2021 91,751 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,218 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in osf lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2019 84,144 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 84,143 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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,576 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Sep 2018 75,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,881 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 59,096 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,399 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 39,499 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 WHN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHN, 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 WHN registered?

MV61 WHN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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