MOT Status
ValidMileage
65,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear anchorage bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear silencer box outer skin corroded but no gas leaks
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to minimum tread depth marks [BORDERLINE] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks and wearing on the inner and outer edges [1-2000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching minimum tread depth marks [1000 miles] (5.2.3 (e))
rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer box corroding in places but no gas leaks
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear silencer box corroding in places but no gas leaks
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK61 PLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VK61 PLJ, 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 PLJ registered?
VK61 PLJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.
Is VK61 PLJ safe to buy?
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