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FY11 XET

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,665 mi
Last recorded90,665 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY11 XET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 90,665 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 82,097 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top strut top mounts has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2022 82,097 miles

Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both front top strut top mounts has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 68,263 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 68,263 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 68,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 66,193 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

O/S rear tyre wearing uneven.

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,910 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 59,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 53,666 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,666 miles

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing ()

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 49,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 34,194 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,572 miles

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

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 XET is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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