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DE61 PXX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,955 mi
Last recorded115,955 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 PXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 115,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 112,810 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 112,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve insecure fitted to flexi brake hose (1.1.5 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 103,141 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumper taped up

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 63,402 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 63,402 miles

CORROSION TO REAR SUSPENSION..

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 59,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 56,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 56,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 53,337 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 53,337 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 50,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,752 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 37,240 miles

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Dec 2015 37,130 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,427 miles

Nearside 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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DE61 PXX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DE61 PXX, 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 DE61 PXX registered?

DE61 PXX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

Is DE61 PXX safe to buy?

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