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AY61 XHL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 98,454 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 90,731 miles

both front suspension lower arm balljoint boot cracked & perished.

nearside rear tyre on 3.mm tread & cut on inner tread.

offside rear tyre wearing inner tread section.

Pass 11 Jul 2024 84,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 76,362 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 70,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 70,645 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 63,575 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 63,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2019 55,033 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))

rear silencer rusted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 54,366 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

rear silencer rusted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 46,133 miles

rear silencer rusted

Fail 22 Sep 2017 46,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 34,620 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear silencer rusted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 34,620 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear silencer rusted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,756 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,287 miles

bothside front brake pad/s worn almost to legal limit- should replace.

nearside front tyre centre tread wearing thin.

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 XHL 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 XHL, 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 XHL registered?

AY61 XHL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.

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