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PE61 XTV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 XTV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 135,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 130,468 miles

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

condition of n/s/f headlamp aim and lens

corrosion on rear suspension arms and spring cups

o/s/r handbrake travel

Fail 30 Sep 2024 130,467 miles

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

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

condition of n/s/f headlamp aim and lens

corrosion on rear suspension arms and spring cups

o/s/r handbrake travel

Pass 2 Oct 2023 115,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in strut upper attachment

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 114,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front play in strut upper attachment

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between backbox and centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 60,360 miles

Nearside Front D bushes Cracking and perish

Offside Front D bushes crack and perish

Fail 20 Sep 2021 60,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front D bushes Cracking and perish

Offside Front D bushes crack and perish

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,827 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 40,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 34,497 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,987 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 21,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 15,522 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 12,213 miles

n/s front tyre outer sidewall badly damaged but legal at time of test

n/s front tyre tread area wearing low eg 2.8mm legal limit 1.6mm

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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PE61 XTV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE61 XTV, 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 PE61 XTV registered?

PE61 XTV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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