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SO61 EHZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,251 mi
Last recorded42,251 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO61 EHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 42,251 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 42,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 38,769 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 36,229 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 33,568 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 32,089 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 31,371 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,447 miles

rear seats folded down

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 29,187 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,831 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 26,831 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,450 miles

advise exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 19,777 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Sep 2015 19,776 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc's and pad's worn (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Sep 2014 15,871 miles

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

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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SO61 EHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO61 EHZ, 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 SO61 EHZ registered?

SO61 EHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2011.

Is SO61 EHZ safe to buy?

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