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X321 SPY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX321 SPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 74,256 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 72,706 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S Upper mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened. Both N/S & O/S coil spring seats

Fail 28 Feb 2025 72,695 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S & O/S Upper mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened. Both N/S & O/S coil spring seats

Pass 4 Mar 2024 70,660 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened. Both N/S & O/S coil spring seats

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,063 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened. Both N/S & O/S coil spring seats.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 68,063 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission drive shaft output seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Axle corroded, not seriously weakened. Both N/S & O/S coil spring seats.

Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,115 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 65,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,226 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 59,547 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,612 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,612 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,837 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 52,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil cap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,078 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 41,078 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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X321 SPY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X321 SPY, 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 X321 SPY registered?

X321 SPY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 January 2011.

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