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SA61 MTK

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

40,055 mi
Last recorded40,055 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA61 MTK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 40,055 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,378 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 36,378 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 30,175 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded no leak

Fail 23 Aug 2018 30,066 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil sump excessively corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded no leak

Pass 28 Aug 2017 26,340 miles

Rear back box clamp corroded,advise to be replaced

Fail 28 Aug 2017 26,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn rubber (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear back box clamp corroded,advise to be replaced

Pass 28 Sep 2016 23,438 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 23,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 20,924 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 20,924 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,564 miles

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

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 MTK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SA61 MTK, 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 MTK registered?

SA61 MTK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is SA61 MTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA61 MTK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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