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MF61 XLB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,004 mi
Last recorded113,004 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 113,004 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025

exhaust corroded

osf drop link slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2024 97,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 90,785 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 80,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 71,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 67,168 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 67,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn - no excessive movement - recommend replacing asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 65,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn - no excessive movement - recommend replacing asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 61,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 61,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,570 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 50,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 43,252 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 XLB 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLB, 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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MF61 XLB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

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