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AY61 XRT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,698 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP SLIGHTLY WET (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 109,655 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 109,316 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 107,936 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 107,936 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 97,547 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Fail 26 May 2022 97,547 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp missing

Pass 24 May 2021 86,019 miles

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded and rear box outer skin peeling

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 24 May 2021 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust clamp missing

exhaust corroded and rear box outer skin peeling

nearside rear bump stop insecure

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 27 May 2020 77,031 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 69,432 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 63,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,180 miles

front brake pads very low

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,257 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 42,172 miles

All tyres showing signs of deterioration

Pass 6 Sep 2014 37,238 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 XRT 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 81.3%.

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 AY61 XRT, 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 XRT registered?

AY61 XRT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2011.

Is AY61 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY61 XRT shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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