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MV61 ZYU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,281 mi
Last recorded95,281 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,281 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,894 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 86,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,316 miles

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))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,316 miles

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))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 74,841 miles

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))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 69,980 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 69,980 miles

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))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 67,494 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2019 63,500 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,576 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,721 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 59,712 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,453 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 49,395 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 49,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,852 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 38,852 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV61 ZYU registered?

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

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