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SA61 EYB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

89,718 mi
Last recorded89,718 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 EYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 89,718 miles

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

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

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 79,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE ALSO SCUFFED AND PERISHED SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM WHEEL CYLINDER TO FLEXY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 28 Apr 2025 79,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ON JOIN TO BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER EDGE ALSO SCUFFED AND PERISHED SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM FLEXY FORWARD CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FROM WHEEL CYLINDER TO FLEXY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 May 2024 72,789 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 72,789 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 70,382 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 64,759 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 53,362 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 49,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil sump slightly corroded

rear wiper defective

Pass 27 Aug 2018 44,075 miles

forward exhaust hanger corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread grooves

Fail 27 Aug 2018 44,072 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust clamp missing ( yellow chalk marked ) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function upper bush worn (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

forward exhaust hanger corroded

rear tyres slightly cracked in the tread grooves

Pass 28 Aug 2017 38,530 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 34,481 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,806 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 20,935 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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SA61 EYB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SA61 EYB, 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 SA61 EYB registered?

SA61 EYB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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