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WG61 XFX

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,490 mi
Last recorded60,490 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 XFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 60,490 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 52,449 miles

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

corrosion to rear axle

exhaust front pipe bracket broken

minor exhaust leak audible at front section

Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,825 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play border line will need repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,375 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 34,544 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,976 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex area slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp is not working

Pass 5 Nov 2019 29,870 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 24,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 24,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 17,944 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 17,944 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 14,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,630 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 11,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 8,338 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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WG61 XFX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WG61 XFX, 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 WG61 XFX registered?

WG61 XFX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2011.

Is WG61 XFX safe to buy?

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