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VO61 KUC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO61 KUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 102,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 98,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension on rear corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2024 98,055 miles

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear suspension on rear corroded

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2023 94,478 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2023 94,477 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal to metal with pad (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged damage to outter wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2022 89,969 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear sections corroded

front suspension and/or steering knock present, no faults found at time of test but further investigation required

Pass 5 Aug 2021 81,520 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2020 64,320 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges and side wall getting soft and cracking.recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 5 Jun 2019 47,956 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Recommend replacement of front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Rear suspension springs corroded.

Slight buckle to both rear wheel inner rims.

Fail 5 Jun 2019 47,956 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Recommend replacement of front shock absorbers. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim. Borderline MOT pass. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm. Borderline MOT pass. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded and blowing slightly.

Rear suspension springs corroded.

Slight buckle to both rear wheel inner rims.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washers empty. (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 42,210 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 40,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 38,024 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 34,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,372 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VO61 KUC is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VO61 KUC, 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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VO61 KUC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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