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RO61 VEH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,501 mi
Last recorded77,501 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO61 VEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 77,501 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 77,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 75,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 75,388 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.064 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.65 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 225 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,526 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 67,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 56,015 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,015 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,791 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,445 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 27,047 miles

Nearside Front Upper Rust on top mount ( shock )

Offside Front Upper Rust on ( shock ) top mount

Fail 9 Oct 2015 27,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Rust on top mount ( shock )

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Rust on ( shock ) top mount

Pass 3 Oct 2014 19,247 miles

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

wipers worn

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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RO61 VEH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RO61 VEH, 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 RO61 VEH registered?

RO61 VEH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 October 2011.

Is RO61 VEH safe to buy?

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