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SK61 PVO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,243 mi
Last recorded115,243 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,243 miles

Suspension components ,sub frame and rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2026 115,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension components ,sub frame and rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2024 101,169 miles

General corrosion on suspension & brake components

Rear Axle corroded

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

Fail 3 Dec 2024 101,167 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion on suspension & brake components

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 92,253 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody rust not excessive

Fail 5 Dec 2022 92,242 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

underbody rust not excessive

Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,537 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 82,037 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,037 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,096 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 74,093 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 63,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 49,266 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,622 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 36,619 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,822 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 30,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,257 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 PVO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 SK61 PVO, 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 PVO registered?

SK61 PVO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is SK61 PVO safe to buy?

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