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MX61 OFU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,132 mi
Last recorded91,132 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX61 OFU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2025 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

ale rust

Pass 24 Jun 2024 82,193 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 81,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 77,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 77,508 miles

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2022 77,507 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also fitted round wrong way (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,368 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 72,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 63,971 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 54,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake would benefit from further attention

Rear Exhaust box deterioted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2017 50,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2016 43,743 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 36,679 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 27,989 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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MX61 OFU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MX61 OFU, 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 MX61 OFU registered?

MX61 OFU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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