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CE61 DXR

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 DXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 117,254 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 117,254 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,514 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,962 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 80,549 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,920 miles

both front lower arms rear bushes

Pass 9 Jan 2021 53,319 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 50,857 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 47,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 43,875 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 39,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 32,067 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 32,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 26,317 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 19,022 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 19,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CE61 DXR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CE61 DXR, 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 CE61 DXR registered?

CE61 DXR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is CE61 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 DXR 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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