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2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,626 mi
Last recorded86,626 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 86,626 miles

1 litre of oil added before the mot

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,086 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 70,106 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 63,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded (not leaking)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 63,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded (not leaking)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 56,735 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 56,735 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both rears corroded at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

coolant low

Pass 26 Aug 2020 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 46,515 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,471 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weep of grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 34,320 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,884 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,071 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 18,754 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 XML 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 85.7%.

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 XML, 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 XML registered?

AY61 XML is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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