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CE61 XWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,095 mi
Last recorded86,095 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 86,095 miles

Front both front shocks badly corroded

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle badly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 86,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front both front shocks badly corroded

Nearside Front inner rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle badly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 69,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,175 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 53,175 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak at front (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 49,641 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 21 Oct 2019 45,317 miles

slight play in o/s front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,410 miles

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Fail 25 Oct 2018 41,410 miles

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

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 25 Oct 2017 36,529 miles

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

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 28 Oct 2016 31,653 miles

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

rear exhaust box in rusty condition

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,300 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 26,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 20,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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 XWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

CE61 XWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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