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PO61 VAX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,097 mi
Last recorded106,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 VAX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 106,097 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust manifold has slight blow

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front upper (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 101,101 miles

rear axle corroded

rear bump stops detached

Fail 2 Aug 2024 101,101 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

rear bump stops detached

Pass 15 Aug 2023 96,406 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,558 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 78,480 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,714 miles

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

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

back box corroded and clamp is missing but still secure

Fail 25 Aug 2020 70,712 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

back box corroded and clamp is missing but still secure

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,198 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 52,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,287 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 37,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 29,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 25,642 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 VAX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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