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FG61 XZT

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,656 mi
Last recorded44,656 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 XZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly at front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 43,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 41,231 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 41,220 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 35,641 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,990 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking / becoming weak in structure

slight dampness on n/s/f shocker / strut

underside steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / becoming slightly advanced in places

Fail 11 Mar 2021 31,989 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r shocker leaking / no damping action (5.3.2 (b))

advise on n/s/r shocker

exhaust system heavily corroded / back box outer casing split / flaking / becoming weak in structure

slight dampness on n/s/f shocker / strut

underside steering / suspension / braking components showing general corrosion / becoming slightly advanced in places

Pass 27 Mar 2020 29,228 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 26,365 miles

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

exhaust deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2019 26,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

exhaust deterioated

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 19,448 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 14,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 14,971 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 11,082 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,087 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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FG61 XZT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FG61 XZT, 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 FG61 XZT registered?

FG61 XZT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is FG61 XZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 XZT shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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