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SV61 BUO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

47,544 mi
Last recorded47,544 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 BUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,544 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 47,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 43,014 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 40,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 38,603 miles

Rear suspension surface rust

exhaust leak from joints

Front suspension surface rust

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 36,581 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing nut also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged internal mirror not attached ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing nut also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats in rear ()

Fail 2 Aug 2022 36,581 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flexi pipe clamp missing rear silencer pipe clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure front flexi pipe is not secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing nut also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged internal mirror not attached ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened securing nut also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x child seats in rear ()

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and delaminating

lower engine stay bar securing bolt loose

Pass 21 Jul 2021 34,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded heavily

Fail 21 Jul 2021 34,728 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded heavily

Pass 30 Jul 2020 32,453 miles

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

oil light and battery light faintly illuminated

Fail 30 Jul 2020 32,453 miles

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

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

oil light and battery light faintly illuminated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake pipes and hoses coated in sealer

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,172 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded/missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on inner side-wall

Pass 24 Feb 2017 22,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Tyre perished within tread - Both rear

Fail 24 Feb 2017 22,683 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has splits on inner sidewall

Tyre perished within tread - Both rear

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,432 miles

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 14,430 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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SV61 BUO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SV61 BUO, 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 SV61 BUO registered?

SV61 BUO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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