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KU61 XCH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

37,716 mi
Last recorded37,716 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU61 XCH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 37,716 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mounts corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 37,712 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded both front springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear springs heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,641 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,941 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 34,620 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut top mounts and nuts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 31,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,437 miles

Rear both shock absorbers slightly corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 25,845 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount and locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount and locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 25,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount and locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount and locking nut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 21,534 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2017 21,530 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs corroded inner surface

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 16,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyres slightly cracking

Fail 22 Jun 2016 16,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded/slight blow

tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,120 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 6,223 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 6,222 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

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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KU61 XCH 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 70.6%.

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 KU61 XCH, 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 KU61 XCH registered?

KU61 XCH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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