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SK61 KBU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,076 mi
Last recorded75,076 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 KBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 75,076 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2026 75,076 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wrong blade fitted ?? (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear & o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st & rear joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2025 69,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 69,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,494 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 64,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 53,118 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 42,248 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 42,248 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 42,178 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust brackets corroded and weak

Pass 21 Jun 2021 32,557 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 32,530 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,544 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 28,544 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 28,544 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 22,970 miles

front discs getting worn

Fail 6 Nov 2018 22,952 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rear (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front discs getting worn

Pass 6 Nov 2017 17,672 miles

back box on exhaust system starting to rust

tyres cracking up

Pass 11 Nov 2016 13,921 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 13,692 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 13,410 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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SK61 KBU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK61 KBU, 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 SK61 KBU registered?

SK61 KBU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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