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SD61 KPY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

62,537 mi
Last recorded62,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 KPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axel bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axel bush slightly deteriorated

Rear rear axel beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 24 Jan 2026 62,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear axel bush slightly deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened axel side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axel bush slightly deteriorated

Rear rear axel beam corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,149 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Back box blowing slightly and delaminated

Rear High level brake lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2024 54,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 49,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2022 49,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 44,447 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,936 miles

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

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 31 Jan 2019 36,167 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 36,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 36,153 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,248 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 33,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,973 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 27,973 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 22,343 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 16,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SD61 KPY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD61 KPY, 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 SD61 KPY registered?

SD61 KPY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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