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XS04 PHO

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

56,542 mi
Last recorded56,542 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS04 PHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 56,542 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 56,542 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi adrift

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling

Pass 27 Jan 2025 43,607 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2025 43,607 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush debonded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush debonded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin has corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2024 33,007 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s [general fatique cracks inner tread sections ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust metal mount missing,system secure

rear exhaust box corrosion to outer skin

Fail 17 Feb 2024 33,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle[ general ] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s [general fatique cracks inner tread sections ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust metal mount missing,system secure

rear exhaust box corrosion to outer skin

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,545 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 24,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 22,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 21,220 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 20,187 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 18,059 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 15,900 miles

Nearside Front Trye 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2017 13,602 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 13,595 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 11,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 9,171 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 7,104 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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XS04 PHO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XS04 PHO, 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 XS04 PHO registered?

XS04 PHO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is XS04 PHO safe to buy?

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