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SK61 PVL

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

110,518 mi
Last recorded110,518 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 PVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 110,518 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 110,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 107,110 miles

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

Offside Front seat cover ripped shown seat frame

steering wheel cushion missing on parts of the wheel

Fail 25 Nov 2021 107,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat cover ripped shown seat frame

steering wheel cushion missing on parts of the wheel

Pass 5 Nov 2020 105,116 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,628 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 100,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 155,488 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 155,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 149,671 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 149,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 136,550 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 136,550 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,749 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 73,749 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 57,497 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 57,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 PVL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

SK61 PVL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is SK61 PVL safe to buy?

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