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SG61 ZFR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15/82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 61,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15/82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 58,507 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15/82V (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge and slight cracking

Pass 1 May 2024 52,698 miles

Front both strut top cap slightly corrded

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2023 49,015 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both sides front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

Fail 26 Jul 2023 49,015 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on both sides front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 19 Jul 2022 44,256 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres cracking in treads

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

cracks in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

corrosion and wear on front brake discs

corrosion on both sides front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,789 miles

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

Offside no plate lamp not working

both front tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on sump and seepage

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,789 miles

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

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

Offside no plate lamp not working

both front tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on both front strut top mountings

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on sump and seepage

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,775 miles

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

corrosion on rear axle

corrosion on rear axle casings

corrosion on sump

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,636 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

corrosion on o/s rear shocker casing

corrosion on sump

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Aug 2017 30,368 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front top angorages (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres cracking in treads

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,834 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 23,172 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 14,004 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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SG61 ZFR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SG61 ZFR, 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 SG61 ZFR registered?

SG61 ZFR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is SG61 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG61 ZFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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