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RE61 MZV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,819 mi
Last recorded127,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE61 MZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 127,819 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 120,911 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,827 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,827 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 103,498 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 85,124 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 71,772 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 58,931 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 46,184 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2016 35,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 35,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,567 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi damaged/worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 26,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust pipe flexi damaged/worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 19,690 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

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)

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 MZV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 RE61 MZV, 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 MZV registered?

RE61 MZV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 November 2011.

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