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EK61 XZZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,719 mi
Last recorded30,719 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK61 XZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 30,719 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish and worn close to the legal limit

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Oct 2024 23,132 miles

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2024 23,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 16,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 11,600 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 11,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 10,671 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deeps cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 10,302 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 9,798 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 9,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 8,991 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 8,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 7,651 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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EK61 XZZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK61 XZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK61 XZZ?

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What year was EK61 XZZ registered?

EK61 XZZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is EK61 XZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK61 XZZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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