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PE61 EXR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,613 mi
Last recorded78,613 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 EXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 78,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,381 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 70,380 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2023 51,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 51,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 45,016 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Nov 2022 45,011 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 16 Nov 2021 44,444 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 44,135 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Slight play in N/S steering rack arm joint

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 43,550 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 69,126 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded advise replacing soon

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R, Advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 66,905 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front both tyres slightly perishing/cracking

Offside Rear tyre heavily cracking

Slight oil leak

Slight play in both front inner rack joints

Under-tray fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 39,238 miles

rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 26 Sep 2015 35,765 miles

rust to rear exhaust box

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f/ tyre worn slightly low on outer

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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PE61 EXR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE61 EXR, 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 PE61 EXR registered?

PE61 EXR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is PE61 EXR safe to buy?

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