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CE61 XLH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

58,590 mi
Last recorded58,590 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 58,590 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 55,311 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Top Mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 51,168 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 51,168 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,357 miles

Front Shock top mounts corroded on BOTH sides

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 49,357 miles

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

Front Shock top mounts corroded on BOTH sides

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 47,948 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 25 Aug 2021 46,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,825 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 43,970 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 43,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 22 Sep 2017 36,441 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge and perishing on treads

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm in some places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge, perishing and worn outer wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm in some places (4.1.E.1)

Silencer outer skin corroding but no leaks from exhaust

Pass 13 Sep 2016 26,346 miles

Rear Back box outer skin starting to corrode

Fail 30 Aug 2016 26,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Back box outer skin starting to corrode

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,449 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 XLH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XLH, 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 CE61 XLH registered?

CE61 XLH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.

Is CE61 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XLH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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