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SJ61 XCP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,454 mi
Last recorded59,454 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 XCP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 59,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,782 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 57,780 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 53,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Jan 2023 53,178 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 48,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 48,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to backbox join. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 43,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 36,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 36,962 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 30,556 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 22,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 21,174 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 19,474 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 16,156 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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SJ61 XCP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ61 XCP, 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 SJ61 XCP registered?

SJ61 XCP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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