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SG61 VKH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 VKH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,200 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,184 miles

Nearside 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 10 Mar 2023 107,092 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 105,363 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 103,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,421 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 103,397 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Radiator Burst (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Clamp Missing/Broken Off (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety Sump Corroded And Leaking Excessively (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,832 miles

No fan coming on and overheating

Fail 16 Sep 2019 100,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

No fan coming on and overheating

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,940 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,936 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 72,012 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 54,034 miles

Exhaust rear silencer clamp missing but exhaust secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer cover split

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Nearside hand brake cable outer sleeve split

Offside wiper split but clearing ok

adjusted headlight height switch to recheck lights

exhaust flexi section outer sleeve split but system gas tight

rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded away but system still secure

Pass 2 Sep 2014 33,330 miles

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

rear exhaust silenser outer skin corroded [no exhaust blow]

Fail 26 Aug 2014 33,330 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear exhaust silenser outer skin corroded [no exhaust blow]

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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SG61 VKH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG61 VKH, 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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SG61 VKH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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