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CX61 VPA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

141,651 mi
Last recorded141,651 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX61 VPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 141,651 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 227,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 132,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight leak of gases from rear joint and front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 132,323 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s and o/s fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s front top strut mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both front shock absorbers are corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 122,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 122,557 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 109,279 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,279 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,683 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust ditiriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2019 96,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust ditiriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2018 83,605 miles

Front pads 3/4 worn slight corrosion on discs

Fail 12 Sep 2018 83,599 miles

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

Front pads 3/4 worn slight corrosion on discs

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,333 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 53,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,267 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 22,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 22,021 miles

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

Offside Front 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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CX61 VPA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 CX61 VPA, 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 CX61 VPA registered?

CX61 VPA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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