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VN61 ZZH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 76,369 miles

rear stub axle corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2025 76,366 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

rear stub axle corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,549 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 73,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 68,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,044 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 61,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,832 miles

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

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front some damage to tyre sidewall

corrosion throughout exhaust

Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,645 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front some corrosion to brake discs

Nearside Rear bump stop insecure

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front some damage to tyre sidewall

corrosion throughout exhaust

Pass 9 Dec 2019 45,901 miles

heavy corrosion to rear silencer and clamp

some corrosion to exhaust midpipe

Fail 9 Dec 2019 45,901 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

heavy corrosion to rear silencer and clamp

some corrosion to exhaust midpipe

Pass 5 Dec 2018 37,219 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 32,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 30,775 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,880 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 16,964 miles

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

diff seal weeping

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 ZZH 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 68.8%.

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 VN61 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

VN61 ZZH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is VN61 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 ZZH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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