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SJ61 XFM

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,866 mi
Last recorded103,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ61 XFM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 103,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 98,284 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 98,279 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 97,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe . system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft seal weeping

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

bonnet stay corroded and broken

both front wipers smearing

both top suspension plates heavily corroded

engine fan noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,437 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

bonnet stay corroded and broken

both top suspension plates heavily corroded

engine fan noisy

play in steering rack at near side

Pass 6 Aug 2018 82,385 miles

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

bonnet stay corrded and deteriorated

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

both rear upper shock absorbers bushes worn

engine cooling fan noisy

sump corroded and weeping

Pass 9 Aug 2017 68,132 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tyre ()

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

all tyres starting to slightly crack on inner sidewalls

engine cooling fan noisy

sump corroded and weeping

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,205 miles

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2015 43,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

exhaust corroded

sump corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 33,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XFM is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ61 XFM, 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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SJ61 XFM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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