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WK61 XCC

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,675 mi
Last recorded98,675 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 XCC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 98,675 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and clamp missing

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 21 Nov 2025 98,672 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both front (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front and offside rear 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust system corroded and clamp missing

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 26 Sep 2024 93,588 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear seats folded at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2024 93,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2023 88,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

back axle corroded

both front strut top mountings and retaining nuts badly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition and rear clamp missing

windscreen marked

Fail 26 Sep 2023 88,599 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted both front retaining pins missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all four (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

back axle corroded

both front strut top mountings and retaining nuts badly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition and rear clamp missing

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Sep 2022 84,512 miles

back axle corroded

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

both front strut top mounting and retaining nuts badly corroded

exhaust system in poor condition and rear clamp missing

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Sep 2021 80,639 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition and rear clamp missing

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 15 Sep 2021 80,636 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition and rear clamp missing

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,027 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes worn

both rear shock absorber top bushes worn

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

windscreen marked

Pass 6 Sep 2019 67,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front strut top mounts and retaining bolts badly corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2019 67,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shocks upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

both front strut top mounts and retaining bolts badly corroded

rear axle has surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,154 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 38,647 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 38,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 28,986 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 23,895 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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WK61 XCC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK61 XCC, 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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WK61 XCC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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