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CE61 XVM

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,816 mi
Last recorded34,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 34,816 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 29,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 23,445 miles

surface corrosion to front brake discs

surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,959 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,735 miles

corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes perished

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 25 Mar 2021 20,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

corrosion to exhaust back box outer skin

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone rear bushes perished

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2020 19,858 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 19,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 17,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 14,887 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Sep 2016 12,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension top mount cups corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 10,426 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 8,155 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 XVM is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVM, 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 XVM registered?

CE61 XVM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is CE61 XVM safe to buy?

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