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VU61 XWZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,413 mi
Last recorded115,413 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 XWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 115,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 111,577 miles

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

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

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) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 104,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 100,850 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 100,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 98,430 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 92,626 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 87,293 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,377 miles

Front some corrosion at both suspension strut top mount nuts/cup washers

Front tyres wearing/worn on inner edges of tread

Nearside some oil present around gearbox driveshaft oil seal

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

Rear corrosion to silencer

sump corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 73,330 miles

Nearside oil mist present at gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Rear some corrosion to silencer

some perrishing to rear tyres

Fail 20 Aug 2018 73,330 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both shockabsorber rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside oil mist present at gearbox driveshaft oil seal

Rear some corrosion to silencer

some perrishing to rear tyres

Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,453 miles

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

Rear some corrosion in silencer

Rear tyres worn on edges of tread and perrished

Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,378 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,039 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,484 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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VU61 XWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 VU61 XWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU61 XWZ registered?

VU61 XWZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for VU61 XWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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