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OU61 ZHN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,552 mi
Last recorded75,552 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 ZHN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 75,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 75,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 63,323 miles

Coolant leak ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2025 63,322 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2024 53,629 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 53,624 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer fluid topped up (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,731 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,399 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 36,377 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 26,705 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 21,532 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 17,372 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 18 Oct 2014 11,070 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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OU61 ZHN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU61 ZHN, 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 OU61 ZHN registered?

OU61 ZHN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is OU61 ZHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 ZHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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