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MF61 XDA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF61 XDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 63,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 63,769 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from manifold when cold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting washers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 54,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber slightly noisy

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 49,820 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 49,820 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed due to front exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 46,292 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 46,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 38,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 34,627 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,579 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 29,913 miles

Central Rear brake light removed

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 29,913 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

back box exhaust corroded on outer skin

both front tyres cracking up on tread

Pass 16 Sep 2016 27,272 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,416 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 17,416 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged. appears to have been driven on flat

Pass 13 Sep 2014 11,333 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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MF61 XDA 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 MF61 XDA, 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 MF61 XDA registered?

MF61 XDA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is MF61 XDA safe to buy?

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