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DA60 CYU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,363 mi
Last recorded90,363 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA60 CYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 90,363 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 90,363 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Disc corroded (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,650 miles

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 86,650 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 83,831 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 80,423 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 80,423 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 76,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing heavily on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 76,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing heavily on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 72,843 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 61,278 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 50,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 26 Jan 2018 48,156 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 44,972 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 41,234 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 37,010 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 31,563 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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DA60 CYU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA60 CYU, 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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DA60 CYU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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