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SW61 VXM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 VXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 55,767 miles

Air-con leaking

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

Fail 18 Nov 2025 55,767 miles

Fuel hose leaking Filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Air-con leaking

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Nov 2024 54,979 miles

Air-con leaking

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Wiper blade torn

Pass 22 Nov 2023 53,600 miles

Air-con. pipe leaking

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 53,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Air-con. pipe leaking

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Wiper blade torn

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2022 52,481 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 52,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 49,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 47,643 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 45,586 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 34,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 21,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 10,476 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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SW61 VXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 SW61 VXM, 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 SW61 VXM registered?

SW61 VXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2011.

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