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SV61 EHT

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,575 mi
Last recorded52,575 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 EHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 52,575 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 51,764 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 51,723 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around spring mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 51,232 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 51,230 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened spring seat on axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 51,193 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear axle heavily corroded hole next to o/s/r coil spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 46,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r spring carrier corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,863 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF OSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 40,862 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OS NS (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front Central (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF OSR NSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 35,192 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 28,158 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 28,158 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 24,009 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 23,846 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 18,925 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 14,765 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 14,765 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 11,508 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 11,493 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 8,281 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 EHT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SV61 EHT, 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 EHT registered?

SV61 EHT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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