MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
rear axle corroded
rear bump stops detached
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
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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