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47,544 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
Rear suspension surface rust
exhaust leak from joints
Front suspension surface rust
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 ()
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil light and battery light faintly illuminated
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
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
Both rear tyres slightly perished
Exhaust front pipe support bracket corroded/missing
Offside Front Tyre slightly perished on inner side-wall
Offside Front Tyre has splits on inner sidewall
Tyre perished within tread - Both rear
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
Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked
Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some underside components
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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.
Is SV61 BUO safe to buy?
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