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RE61 JVA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,388 mi
Last recorded36,388 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 JVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 36,388 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 34,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,934 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 30,895 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,978 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 27,884 miles

Coolant level low.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 26,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,692 miles

exhaust corroded on the rear section

Fail 29 Oct 2018 23,692 miles

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

coolant level on the minimum

exhaust corroded on the rear section

Pass 31 Oct 2017 20,951 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 17,219 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,429 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 11,210 miles

rear exhaust corroded

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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RE61 JVA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE61 JVA, 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 RE61 JVA registered?

RE61 JVA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 November 2011.

Is RE61 JVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE61 JVA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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