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SA61 FCE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,234 mi
Last recorded82,234 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 82,234 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 82,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 81,827 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 81,175 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,933 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 49,451 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 48,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,281 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 47,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 44,295 miles

Offside Front slight damage to wheel rim

Fail 19 Sep 2018 44,295 miles

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

Offside Front slight damage to wheel rim

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 37,695 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 32,581 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 28,500 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 23,564 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 17,264 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 17,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 FCE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA61 FCE registered?

SA61 FCE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2011.

Is SA61 FCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 FCE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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