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OU61 XGJ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU61 XGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026
Pass 28 Feb 2025 104,938 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 104,938 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake travel high

Pass 26 Feb 2024 98,989 miles

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

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,098 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 97,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,478 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 92,478 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 83,623 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 75,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 60,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,712 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 49,712 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 40,074 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing rubber bonding coming loose from rear bush on lower wish bone arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,960 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 33,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm and tread worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs have slight lip of corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 27,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 20,198 miles

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

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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OU61 XGJ 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 OU61 XGJ, 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 OU61 XGJ registered?

OU61 XGJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

Is OU61 XGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU61 XGJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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