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AY61 XFN

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,229 mi
Last recorded87,229 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 83,677 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 83,676 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 78,536 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 78,536 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush / bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush / bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine also metal sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 73,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Refer to attached print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Clutch reservoir loose and tilted

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From mirror ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush / bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged On outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush / bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine also metal sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 68,721 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Footbrake and handbrake both require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear silencer outer cover badly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2020 66,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,832 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 61,832 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,810 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,967 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 32,612 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 26,828 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 25,236 miles

bothside front brake pad/s inner face wearing thin.

nearside rear tyre outer shoulder wearing thin.

offside rear valve stem- chafing.

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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AY61 XFN is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY61 XFN, 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 AY61 XFN registered?

AY61 XFN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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