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VU61 XTO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,690 mi
Last recorded110,690 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 XTO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 110,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

clutch thrust bearing noisy

coolant level low

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers not tested due to washers

Pass 9 Oct 2023 109,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 109,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,976 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,649 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside rear bump stop broken

Fail 1 Sep 2021 96,649 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nearside rear bump stop broken

Pass 8 Sep 2020 89,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front bump stop dropped down shocker

Fail 7 Sep 2020 89,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front bump stop dropped down shocker

Pass 6 Sep 2019 80,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 80,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 71,290 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear shocker bushes slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,444 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 58,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 33,527 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 21,128 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)

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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VU61 XTO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU61 XTO, 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 VU61 XTO registered?

VU61 XTO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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