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SV61 VCJ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

81,401 mi
Last recorded81,401 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 81,401 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 81,401 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 74,626 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 71,177 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 71,177 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,786 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 63,979 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,074 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,553 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shocker outer case corroded

engine oil sump corroded and beginning to leak

exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 41,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

both offside and nearside rear tyre's starting to perish

Pass 15 Jul 2016 34,742 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 28,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 25,973 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 VCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SV61 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

SV61 VCJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is SV61 VCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV61 VCJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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