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PE61 FDF

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,166 mi
Last recorded49,166 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 49,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 47,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 44,893 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,256 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 43,256 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2021 38,845 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 38,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 35,026 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked in tread

Rear axle lower coil spring saddles heavily corroded but still supporting springs

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2019 30,165 miles

n/s/rear tyre inner wall cracking

rear axle spring mounts area corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 28,239 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracking on inner walls but no core visible

Engine sump heavily rusted and weeping slightly

Front brake discs inner faces rough

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated and fastening clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 18 Sep 2018 28,239 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both front tyres heavily cracking on inner walls but no core visible

Engine sump heavily rusted and weeping slightly

Front brake discs inner faces rough

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated and fastening clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,682 miles

Engine sump heavily rusted

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 22,950 miles

Engine sump heavily surface rusted

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 22,950 miles

Engine sump heavily surface rusted

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2015 19,672 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,672 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer front brake pad wearing low

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,131 miles

Front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Sep 2014 17,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 FDF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PE61 FDF, 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 FDF registered?

PE61 FDF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2011.

Is PE61 FDF safe to buy?

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