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PO61 OSP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,939 mi
Last recorded50,939 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 OSP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 50,939 miles

1 of 3 offside headlamp mountings slightly loose

Both rear upper shock absorbers bushes worn

Corrosion on rear axle

Exhaust system corroded and worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 50,939 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both rear upper shock absorbers bushes worn

Corrosion on rear axle

Exhaust system corroded and worn

Nearside front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,617 miles

exhaust very thin and corroded

front disc pads wearing low and corrosion on discs

Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,792 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 33,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 26,916 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 20,940 miles

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Jun 2019 20,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 13,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 10,831 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 10,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 6,345 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,092 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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PO61 OSP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PO61 OSP, 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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PO61 OSP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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