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CE61 MBX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,577 mi
Last recorded97,577 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 MBX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 97,577 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 97,577 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 93,852 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,453 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,369 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 81,308 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,950 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 63,663 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 57,502 miles

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

rear silencer deterioated

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,148 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,778 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,718 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

hanging item removed from drivers view

Pass 6 May 2016 31,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,817 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 27,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/R TYRE 2MM

O/S/R TYRE 2MM

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,177 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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CE61 MBX 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 CE61 MBX, 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 MBX registered?

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

Is CE61 MBX safe to buy?

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