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AY61 XGG

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY61 XGG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 71,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 66,506 miles

N/S Parking brake effort weak, requires adjustment

Pass 29 Apr 2024 63,227 miles

N/S Parking brake weak effort

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

Pass 4 May 2023 58,573 miles

Lower Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2023 58,555 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Coil spring corroded All coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 52,234 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 50,221 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 47,514 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 46,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,586 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 44,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint At limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn more at edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre nearly devoid of tread at inner edge

Passengers wiper blade slightly split at end but still clearing sufficiently

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,227 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 15,930 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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AY61 XGG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AY61 XGG, 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 AY61 XGG registered?

AY61 XGG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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