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ML61 XMJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,309 mi
Last recorded68,309 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML61 XMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket is broken

Pass 2 Sep 2025 67,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 67,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2024 66,146 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 66,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 62,732 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 62,732 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to missfire (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From centre to rear and centre to front (6.1.2 (a))

General underbody and various suspension components corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 59,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 59,019 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak and missfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,660 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2020 47,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 3x

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 3x

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,314 miles

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

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

exhaust badly corroded at rear box

Fail 5 Aug 2019 42,314 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust badly corroded at rear box

Pass 14 Aug 2018 37,867 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 34,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 30,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

back box corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,644 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box excess corrosion and front flex worn replace a s a p

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,968 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside 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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ML61 XMJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ML61 XMJ, 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 ML61 XMJ registered?

ML61 XMJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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