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AU61 YGY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,683 mi
Last recorded65,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 YGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 65,683 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 60,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 58,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front fog lights not working

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Jul 2024 58,240 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front fog lights not working

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2023 55,977 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 55,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,315 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2021 49,791 miles

Exhausr rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2020 46,849 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2019 42,188 miles

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2019 42,188 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 30,851 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2016 24,596 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 24,596 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 15,642 miles

N/S/F alloy slightly buckled

Fail 9 Sep 2014 15,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F alloy slightly buckled

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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AU61 YGY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel 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 AU61 YGY, 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 AU61 YGY registered?

AU61 YGY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2011.

Is AU61 YGY safe to buy?

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