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RV61 OSB

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,688 mi
Last recorded142,688 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV61 OSB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 142,688 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 127,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section, incorrect type clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn along inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 127,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible section, incorrect type clamp fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn along inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 118,894 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 118,870 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 112,854 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 112,852 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,641 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F and O/S/F suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 82,125 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 82,125 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,987 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 59,245 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,857 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 24,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 20,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 14,814 miles

back box corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,733 miles

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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RV61 OSB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV61 OSB, 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 RV61 OSB registered?

RV61 OSB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is RV61 OSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV61 OSB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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