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SV61 VBN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,235 mi
Last recorded44,235 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV61 VBN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 44,235 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexis corroded being rubber sheath, unable to inspect fully (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting corroded/low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear axle getting quite corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2025 44,234 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexis corroded being rubber sheath, unable to inspect fully (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting corroded/low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear rear axle getting quite corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 37,783 miles

Rear rear axle starting to get corroded.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 29,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 29,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil Sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,633 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 25,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust flex leak (6.1.2 (a))

Engine Oil sump corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 22,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 16,781 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 16,781 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65T14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2018 12,001 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 11,995 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still secure

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,051 miles

floor covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2016 10,078 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded, very slight exhaust leak at seam

Pass 18 Sep 2015 8,394 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 8,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall -175/65 r14 82T (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall -175/65 r14 82T (4.1.D.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 5,938 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 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VBN, 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 VBN registered?

SV61 VBN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2011.

Is SV61 VBN safe to buy?

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