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PE61 OSU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,678 mi
Last recorded62,678 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 OSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 62,678 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 55,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 47,196 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2024 47,195 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 44,203 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Offside front tyre worn low on tread, cracking and worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust clamp snapped

Rear exhaust outer sleeve corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Sep 2022 41,602 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking and wearing on inner edges

Offside front tyre slightly cracking and wearing on both edges

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,250 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 28 Sep 2021 39,250 miles

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

Both front tyres cracking

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2020 38,538 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Exhaust system corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Sep 2019 37,389 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Centre/rear exhaust clamp corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Surface corrosion on rear axle

Pass 28 Sep 2018 34,137 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriated

Both front seat belts twisted

Exhaust system deteriated and corroded

Rear wiper blade deteriated

Slight cracking Nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2017 27,834 miles

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated on inner sidewalls

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2017 27,834 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres slightly deteriorated on inner sidewalls

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,755 miles

Both front tyres cracking, low on tread and worn on both edges

Both rear tyres cracking

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,100 miles

Both front tyres cracking (n/s/f worse than o/s/f)

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Front brake discs slightly lipped and corroded and front pads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2014 14,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre slightly wearing on outer edge and deteriorated

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated on outer edge

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 OSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PE61 OSU, 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 PE61 OSU registered?

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

Is PE61 OSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 OSU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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