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MX61 OGU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,889 mi
Last recorded96,889 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 96,889 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 67,522 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 62,244 miles

Central exhaust front flexi damaged, no leaks

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded and adrift, no leaks

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 62,244 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front exhaust clamp badly corroded

Central exhaust front flexi damaged, no leaks

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer out skin corroded and adrift, no leaks

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 54,454 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SEVERAL HANGING OBJECTS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 54,454 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PHONE HOLDER IN MIDDLE OF SCREEN (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure BROKEN AND TAPED UP WITH GAFFA TAPE (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test SEVERAL HANGING OBJECTS REMOVED FROM OBSCURING DRIVERS VISION (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 48,429 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 39,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 30,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,248 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has age cracks to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 20,679 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 20,679 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened just starting to catch (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 15,696 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 11,272 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 OGU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OGU, 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 OGU registered?

MX61 OGU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2011.

Is MX61 OGU safe to buy?

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