MOT Status
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92,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Lower exhaust flexible section perishing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner inner wheel arch liner damaged and partly loose
Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Front Lower exhaust flexible section perishing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner inner wheel arch liner damaged and partly loose
Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner very thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens detached (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner very thin (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very thin (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUSPENSION ITEMS RELATED TOO (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE & GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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VK61 FBU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 VK61 FBU, 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 VK61 FBU registered?
VK61 FBU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.
Is VK61 FBU safe to buy?
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