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EK60 XKV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,605 mi
Last recorded57,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK60 XKV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 57,605 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 57,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2025 52,028 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 52,028 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear bump stop detached

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 47,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold, bolts missing or broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold, bolts missing or broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,337 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 42,337 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,513 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 36,513 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,330 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 30,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from gasket , manifold to cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 23,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2017 20,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL FOUR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 17,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 14,516 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 11,410 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 11,410 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 9,080 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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EK60 XKV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EK60 XKV, 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 EK60 XKV registered?

EK60 XKV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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