MOT Status
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55,767 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Air-con leaking
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear wiper blade torn
Fuel hose leaking Filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Air-con leaking
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Rear wiper blade torn
Air-con leaking
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Axle corroded
Rear Wiper blade torn
Air-con. pipe leaking
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wiper blade torn
Rear axle corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Air-con. pipe leaking
Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wiper blade torn
Rear axle corroded
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle corroded
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Axle corroded
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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SW61 VXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SW61 VXM, 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 VXM registered?
SW61 VXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2011.
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