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OU61 ZJV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 ZJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 80,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush rear facing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush rear facing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 80,666 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Fuel cap not locking to secure tight seal (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush rear facing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large bush rear facing marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 72,829 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 72,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 65,478 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 52,766 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,006 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 43,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer baffles noisy

Pass 25 Sep 2018 37,857 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 28,583 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 23,367 miles

Exhaust system rusty, especially at rear silencer.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 18,952 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 ZJV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJV, 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 ZJV registered?

OU61 ZJV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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