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SV61 VWB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,271 mi
Last recorded78,271 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,271 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Light lense broken, covered with tape

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 66,482 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 66,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system join with flexi (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 57,620 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 57,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,829 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 47,829 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 44,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,176 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/splitting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread /tread low and badly cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 42,176 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn/splitting and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread /tread low and badly cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 40,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 40,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 34,139 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,667 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 21,295 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 14,340 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 VWB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 VWB, 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 VWB registered?

SV61 VWB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 October 2011.

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