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SL61 ZFS

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL61 ZFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,825 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 50,793 miles

front and rear supension corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2018 50,746 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT CLEARING (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 29% IMBALANCE (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings RACK END (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NOT CLEARING (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 43,969 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil sump heavily corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 43,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

oil sump heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 38,829 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 11 Jan 2016 38,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 3 Dec 2014 45,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat belt damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2014 45,296 miles

drivers seat belt damaged

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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SL61 ZFS is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL61 ZFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL61 ZFS registered?

SL61 ZFS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is SL61 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL61 ZFS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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