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PX61 VPK

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,743 mi
Last recorded95,743 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX61 VPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,743 miles

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

Nearside Front wing Corroded at bottom of wheel arch

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Aug 2025 95,648 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front wing Corroded at bottom of wheel arch

rear axle Corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 15 Aug 2024 83,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 72,818 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 69,367 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,778 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 63,541 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,976 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 57,974 miles

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,504 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 38,649 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 28,527 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 22,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 16,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 16,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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.

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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PX61 VPK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX61 VPK, 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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PX61 VPK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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