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CK61 XAM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,217 mi
Last recorded50,217 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 XAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 50,217 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle parking brake cable brackets broken, cables still secure

nearside front position lamp dim

offside front seat release partially inoperative

slight exhaust blow at rear silencer joiner sleeve

Pass 21 May 2025 47,048 miles

both rear axle parking brake cable brackets broken but cables secured o.k

exhaust has slight blow around manifold/kat

front brake discs becoming corroded/worn

o/s front seat release in/op

Fail 21 May 2025 47,048 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear axle parking brake cable brackets broken but cables secured o.k

exhaust has slight blow around manifold/kat

front brake discs becoming corroded/worn

o/s front seat release in/op

Pass 22 May 2024 44,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess parking brake cable support bracket defective - both sides (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 43,244 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 43,244 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 40,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

osr lamp damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2021 37,236 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 35,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

backbox corroded and outer skin pealing

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,547 miles

Exhaust back box starting to corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Fog light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2018 30,473 miles

Exhaust back boxes starting to corroded.

Pass 4 Dec 2017 27,036 miles

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 4 Dec 2017 27,036 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2016 21,361 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 21,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 14,666 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 14,666 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2014 10,249 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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CK61 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 CK61 XAM, 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 CK61 XAM registered?

CK61 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is CK61 XAM safe to buy?

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