MOT Status
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95,281 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside handbrake cable mounting brackets are defective
nearside and offside rear axle mounting bush are worn not resulting in excessive movement
rear axle is corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear bump stop detached inside coil spring
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle beam corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to swell inside plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
Front Strut top mountings have slight play in upper attachment
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer shell coroded (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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MV61 ZYU 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 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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?
MV61 ZYU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is MV61 ZYU safe to buy?
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