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NX61 XRE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,869 mi
Last recorded30,869 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX61 XRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 30,869 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General Corrosion On Parts And Components Under Vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2024 30,305 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 29,629 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 28,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 27,334 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 26,183 miles

front to rear exhaust system worn

Pass 16 Sep 2019 24,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 24,883 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,924 miles

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

both front tyres down to wear markers

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 27 Sep 2018 22,921 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres down to wear markers

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2017 20,620 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls

Fail 25 Sep 2017 20,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling off

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on sidewalls

Pass 30 Sep 2016 18,347 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated and clamp corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 15,076 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2015 15,076 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 13,456 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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NX61 XRE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX61 XRE, 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 NX61 XRE registered?

NX61 XRE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2011.

Is NX61 XRE safe to buy?

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