MOT Status
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65,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
oil misting around sump
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn smooth, perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
oil misting around sump
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all reg bulbs inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Slight exhaust leak from back box connection
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil misting around sump
windscreen chip
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
oil misting around sump
windscreen chip
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
oil leak sump corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
oil leak sump corroded
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust cat coverter mounting bracket corroded and broken
exhaust rear box corroded and blowing, joining clamp corroded away
nsf inner wheel rim buckled
nsf tyre worn on edge
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
nsf tyre worn on edge
nsf inner wheel rim buckled
exhaust cat coverter mounting bracket corroded and broken
exhaust rear box corroded and blowing, joining clamp corroded away
exhaust rear box corroded
nsr tyre worn to 2mm
nsr tyre perished just starting to go out of shape
osr tyre perished starting to crack between tread
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs corroded inner faces
nsf tyre perished cracking between tread 2mm
nsr tyre perished just starting to go out of shape
osf tyre perished cracking between tread
osr tyre perished starting to crack between tread
slight front brake imbalance
front discs starting to corrode and lip
Advise chips in screen
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OY61 VAU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 OY61 VAU, 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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OY61 VAU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.
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