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VN61 ZRC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,349 mi
Last recorded56,349 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 ZRC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 56,349 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 52,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 52,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 49,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 46,629 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2022 43,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 40,380 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 40,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2020 38,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 36,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2018 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,756 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 31,749 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 29,005 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,140 miles

exhaust corroded & starting to blow at rear

Pass 25 Jun 2014 23,795 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 ZRC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 ZRC, 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

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What year was VN61 ZRC registered?

VN61 ZRC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is VN61 ZRC safe to buy?

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