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SW61 VSC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,499 mi
Last recorded22,499 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VSC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 22,499 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 21,477 miles

Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper mounting caps corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot slightly perished and damp

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2022 21,019 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 21,019 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,350 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower mounting areas corroded on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 19,995 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN BADLY CORRODED

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 19,322 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,365 miles

exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 17,458 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 15,418 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2015 12,995 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 11,030 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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SW61 VSC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SW61 VSC, 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 SW61 VSC registered?

SW61 VSC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

Is SW61 VSC safe to buy?

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