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YR61 XTE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,347 mi
Last recorded84,347 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 XTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 84,347 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 84,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 78,052 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 78,052 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 63,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust box corroded

customer advise not to drive tyres very poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2021 63,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise rear exhaust box corroded

customer advise not to drive tyres very poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2020 61,980 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 61,980 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2019 59,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2018 51,910 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight from drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 43,932 miles

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

Oil leak drive shaft oil seals ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 36,227 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,122 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,464 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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YR61 XTE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR61 XTE, 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 YR61 XTE registered?

YR61 XTE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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