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VN61 SZC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,070 mi
Last recorded44,070 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 44,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 42,825 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 41,588 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 39,209 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,835 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 36,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 34,593 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2019 33,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Dec 2019 33,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2018 32,096 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Rear exhaust section corroded rear

Pass 8 Dec 2017 29,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Light unit lens broken

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 25,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 22,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2014 19,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 19,873 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 SZC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZC, 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 SZC registered?

VN61 SZC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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