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AU61 EXL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,060 mi
Last recorded36,060 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 EXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 36,060 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 34,116 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyer perishing 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 30,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 28,905 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,797 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 26,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 22,926 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 19,369 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 16,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shock absorber cups corroding

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 13 Feb 2017 16,171 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front shock absorber cups corroding

all tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 8 Feb 2016 13,265 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,723 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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AU61 EXL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 AU61 EXL, 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 AU61 EXL registered?

AU61 EXL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is AU61 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU61 EXL 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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