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VE61 FYN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,042 mi
Last recorded79,042 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FYN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,042 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,508 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 71,247 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 67,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 65,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 65,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level low

Pass 16 Jan 2021 63,669 miles

Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both, sub frame (axle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 62,008 miles

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

engine oil low topped

rear exhaust det

Fail 14 Dec 2019 62,008 miles

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

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

engine oil low topped

rear exhaust det

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,495 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective marking windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

oil level very low

Pass 2 Dec 2017 53,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil low[ topped ]

rear exhaust det

Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,066 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,491 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 26,815 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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VE61 FYN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 VE61 FYN, 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 VE61 FYN registered?

VE61 FYN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 December 2011.

Is VE61 FYN safe to buy?

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