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XX06 AET

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,393 mi
Last recorded73,393 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX06 AET
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 73,393 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 73,393 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,822 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear reg plate slightly damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2023 62,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 62,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 54,991 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 53,557 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,268 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 40,383 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 36,918 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage no cords exsposed

Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,724 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 29,270 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,644 miles

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

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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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XX06 AET is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XX06 AET, 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 XX06 AET registered?

XX06 AET is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

Is XX06 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX06 AET shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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