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NA61 XJM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,160 mi
Last recorded86,160 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA61 XJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 86,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 86,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,563 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 79,630 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 74,224 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Fail 16 Nov 2021 68,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi loose but not blowing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 58,976 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 55,690 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 55,690 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 53,378 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 53,376 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 46,587 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 39,419 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 33,153 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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NA61 XJM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 NA61 XJM, 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 NA61 XJM registered?

NA61 XJM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 November 2011.

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