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VN61 SXY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,772 mi
Last recorded78,772 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,772 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 78,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 72,704 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 69,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front perished

Pass 28 Oct 2020 66,045 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 64,091 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 64,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper shock mounting slight play

both rear shock bush slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2017 56,684 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 51,124 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,297 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,420 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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VN61 SXY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SXY, 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 VN61 SXY registered?

VN61 SXY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 November 2011.

Is VN61 SXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 SXY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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