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VE60 ZXM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,142 mi
Last recorded57,142 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE60 ZXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,142 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 56,127 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2024 55,113 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section shows slight corrosion

both front shocker top washer/spacers show slight corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,672 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust section shows slight corrosion

both front shocker top washer/spacers show slight corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer/cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer/cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2021 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer/cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened washer/cap (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2020 48,608 miles

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

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2020 48,589 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn shocker top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,036 miles

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 44,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,668 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall shows slight damage

Rear exhaust shows slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2016 39,288 miles

Rear exhaust section shows slight corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2016 39,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust section shows slight corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2015 36,823 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 34,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,166 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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VE60 ZXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VE60 ZXM, 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 VE60 ZXM registered?

VE60 ZXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 February 2011.

Is VE60 ZXM safe to buy?

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