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FX61 XAR

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,443 mi
Last recorded88,443 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX61 XAR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,443 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,433 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 68,664 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Emissions not tested, leak affecting results. (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 59,156 miles

Rear axle corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,878 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2019 55,878 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2018 48,865 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 48,865 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,844 miles

Rear silencer clamp missing, exhaust still secure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2016 35,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,373 miles

back box outer skin corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 18,953 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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FX61 XAR is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX61 XAR, 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 FX61 XAR registered?

FX61 XAR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is FX61 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX61 XAR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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