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VE61 FXM

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,110 mi
Last recorded82,110 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 82,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 122,808 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 122,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 115,094 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 105,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2020 59,349 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 59,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 52,600 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 35,321 miles

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

Front Inner both sides split on sidewalls

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 28,949 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 23,695 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded starting to corrode (2.4.C.1b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perishing (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

slight blow front and rear joints on the exhaust middle section

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 6 Dec 2014 20,114 miles

slight corrosion rear exhaust silencer

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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VE61 FXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VE61 FXM, 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 VE61 FXM registered?

VE61 FXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is VE61 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE61 FXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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