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SY61 XVB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,148 mi
Last recorded53,148 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 XVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 53,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 53,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp insecure mounting broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 46,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 46,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 40,807 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder and air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 37,771 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 37,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 32,544 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 28,647 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 28,141 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 28,140 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 26,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 24,946 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 24,946 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2016 22,375 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded and clamp missing, no leak of gasses

Fail 30 Nov 2016 22,375 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel stiff to rotate

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear silencer outer skin corroded and clamp missing, no leak of gasses

Pass 12 Nov 2015 18,886 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 16,339 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

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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SY61 XVB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY61 XVB, 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 SY61 XVB registered?

SY61 XVB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 December 2011.

Is SY61 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 XVB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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