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OU61 ZKL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,168 mi
Last recorded45,168 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 ZKL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,168 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 43,788 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 41,883 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S and O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 39,204 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted N/S and O/S (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S - 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 35,227 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 33,730 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,280 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,966 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 24,780 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,435 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 18,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Jul 2014 15,577 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 ZKL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZKL, 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 OU61 ZKL registered?

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

Is OU61 ZKL safe to buy?

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