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CE61 XVB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

78,922 mi
Last recorded78,922 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE61 XVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 78,922 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

slight rust underside

Pass 8 Jul 2025 75,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,997 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 70,997 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 67,577 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 64,615 miles

Exhaust rusty

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 62,449 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2021 62,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2020 60,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,711 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2019 55,711 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 47,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight steering play found at road wheel

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 47,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Slight steering play found at road wheel

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 42,500 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,412 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 30,293 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 23,218 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 XVB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XVB, 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 XVB registered?

CE61 XVB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 December 2011.

Is CE61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE61 XVB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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