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CK61 XAP

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,485 mi
Last recorded130,485 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK61 XAP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 130,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 121,530 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in rear subframe

Fail 20 Feb 2025 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

slight corrosion in rear subframe

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,411 miles

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

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

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s upper machperson strut bearings

Fail 20 Feb 2024 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s upper machperson strut bearings

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,252 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 88,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,226 miles

Front exhaust to gearbox clamp corroded and weak

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2021 81,224 miles

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

Front exhaust to gearbox clamp corroded and weak

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2020 79,442 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop loose inside spring

Rear Exhaust de-laminating

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,645 miles

Rear Exhaust de-lamination

Pass 20 Nov 2017 59,016 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 54,102 miles

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

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped

Pass 14 Dec 2015 47,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 42,905 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 XAP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 CK61 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

CK61 XAP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 December 2011.

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