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DX61 HTE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,819 mi
Last recorded37,819 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX61 HTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 37,819 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside and offside front top mounts corroded and play

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

Parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear beam corroded

Reg plate deteriorated

Washer jets need adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2024 35,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Top mounts corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2024 35,724 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable Broke (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm tread and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil level very low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Top mounts corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2023 33,525 miles

both front suspension strut top mounts are corroded

front exhaust mounting is deteriorated

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2022 31,974 miles

Back box corroded / slight blow

Exhaust front mount and flexi deteriorated

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

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

Top mount deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2022 31,970 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Back box corroded / slight blow

Exhaust front mount and flexi deteriorated

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

Front brake discs badly worn inner face

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

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

Top mount deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2021 29,856 miles

Back box corroded and slight blow

Flexi deteriorated

Front brake discs

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

Offside rear brake binding

Top mount corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 29,856 miles

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

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

Back box corroded and slight blow

Flexi deteriorated

Front brake discs

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

Offside rear brake binding

Top mount corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 28,116 miles

Exhaust back box and front flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Inner tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 25,792 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2019 22,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2018 18,417 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth becoming low

Offside Rear tyre tread depth becoming low

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2018 18,417 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread depth becoming low

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

Offside Rear tyre tread depth becoming low

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 14,862 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2016 14,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 11,973 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 9,069 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 9,069 miles

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

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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DX61 HTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX61 HTE, 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 DX61 HTE registered?

DX61 HTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is DX61 HTE safe to buy?

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