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AF61 YYU

2011 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,145 mi
Last recorded79,145 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 YYU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 79,145 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 75,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 72,132 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 69,464 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 69,289 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 66,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 65,155 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 62,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 62,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 54,575 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

front tyres worn low on very edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 41,616 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 26,653 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

near and offside rear tyres cracking in tyre tread

Pass 3 Oct 2014 18,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

near and offside front tyres worn inner edge 0mm

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AF61 YYU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF61 YYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF61 YYU registered?

AF61 YYU is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is AF61 YYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 YYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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