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PE61 UNP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,852 mi
Last recorded87,852 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 UNP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 87,852 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 87,852 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,317 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 80,270 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 71,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 62,772 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,260 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside brake efficiency only just met. Braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,799 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 50,763 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 48,831 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX BLOWING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FRONT EXHAUST FLEX BLOWING

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,203 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 46,203 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + SPLIT ON SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear box in poor condition

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 3 Jul 2017 43,336 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust rear box in poor condition

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 38,335 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 38,335 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 34,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,120 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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PE61 UNP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

PE61 UNP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

Is PE61 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE61 UNP shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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