MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,352 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
battery light on at start of test & power steering not functioning, but light went off & steering functioned as normal during the test
both handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached lower bolt to hub broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
battery light on at start of test & power steering not functioning, but light went off & steering functioned as normal during the test
both handbrake cable brackets broken but cables still secure
parking brake lever has slight travel
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust corroded and repaired
slight play at o/s front top strut mounting
slight surface corrosion at rear axle
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))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SUSPECT CRACKED MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))
exhaust corroded and repaired
slight play at o/s front top strut mounting
slight surface corrosion at rear axle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
rear exhaust corroded
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
exhaust becoming corroded
offside front top suspension mounting plate corroded
under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust becoming corroded
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
offside front top suspension mounting plate corroded
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
under trays fitted
front tyres worn close to legal limit
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK61 DTF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 PK61 DTF, 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 PK61 DTF registered?
PK61 DTF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 November 2011.
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