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SB61 FRC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,079 mi
Last recorded44,079 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB61 FRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,079 miles

Fault in dashboard

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Shockabsorber platform heavily corroded at coilspring seat

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

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2025 40,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox leak at nsf driveshaft seal

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded at coilspring seats

Rear shockabsorber metal dust covers corroded and loose on shockabsorber casings

Fail 6 Feb 2025 40,988 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking through casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At centre and rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox leak at nsf driveshaft seal

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear axle heavily corroded at coilspring seats

Rear shockabsorber metal dust covers corroded and loose on shockabsorber casings

Pass 19 Dec 2023 35,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 31,329 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 31,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,178 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 20,852 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 5 Feb 2020 16,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 10,672 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 10,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 8,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 6,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 5,012 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 4,244 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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SB61 FRC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB61 FRC, 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 SB61 FRC registered?

SB61 FRC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 December 2011.

Is SB61 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB61 FRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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