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FY11 XCN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,043 mi
Last recorded89,043 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 89,043 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 78,998 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 78,968 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 67,961 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 67,431 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 66,002 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 66,002 miles

Emissions not tested large exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,006 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2019 61,930 miles

Nearside front seat belt sticking but working adequately at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2019 61,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,818 miles

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

Offside front brake binding

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 39,616 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 36,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,978 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FY11 XCN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 FY11 XCN, 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

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What year was FY11 XCN registered?

FY11 XCN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is FY11 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY11 XCN 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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