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PK61 UML

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,885 mi
Last recorded65,885 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK61 UML
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 65,885 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 63,505 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,972 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 51,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all mechanical components corroded

parking brake lever high

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,993 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 38,471 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 35,042 miles

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

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

exhaust back box cover corroded

parking brake cable corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 30,946 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 30,946 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 26,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2018 26,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 23,769 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 23,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 34,753 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 29,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 29,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 21,270 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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PK61 UML 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 PK61 UML, 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 UML registered?

PK61 UML is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 December 2011.

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