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DA61 UAT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,417 mi
Last recorded48,417 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA61 UAT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,417 miles

exhaust showing corrosion .

off side rear tyre piece of metal in tyre tread

vehicle road tested , slight suspension knock from front axle , possible play in anti roll bar link ball joints , recommend a further assessment within 30 days of test .

Pass 31 Jan 2025 48,297 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 42,838 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 39,093 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 39,093 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))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 34,885 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 30,437 miles

auxilliary belt cracked and perished

exhaust system and clamps corroded

light corrosion to all coil springs

nearside front outer brake pads low , slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 18 Dec 2020 30,437 miles

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

auxilliary belt cracked and perished

exhaust system and clamps corroded

light corrosion to all coil springs

nearside front outer brake pads low , slight wear to front brake discs

slight unbonding and play to offside front lower arm , rear bush

Pass 27 Dec 2019 27,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 23,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 19,208 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2016 16,714 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 14,560 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 14,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 11,925 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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DA61 UAT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DA61 UAT, 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 DA61 UAT registered?

DA61 UAT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2011.

Is DA61 UAT safe to buy?

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