CarVerify

Free Car Check

VN61 EGU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

48,058 mi
Last recorded48,058 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 EGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,058 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2025 43,049 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 42,595 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 33,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 25,585 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 25,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroding (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/r and o/s/r brake drum back plates corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2020 25,089 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 23,300 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 23,300 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust silencer rusty/corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 23,000 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 17,643 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 17,643 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 15,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front pipe slight blow

rear box corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 15,100 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 1756514 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

front pipe slight blow

rear box corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 12,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front pipe (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

rear box corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2014 11,765 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VN61 EGU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN61 EGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VN61 EGU?

You can check the full history of VN61 EGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN61 EGU registered?

VN61 EGU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is VN61 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 EGU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 EGU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VN61 EGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.