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DE61 SYX

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,458 mi
Last recorded72,458 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 SYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 72,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 66,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 66,326 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 bulb nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 58,868 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 58,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 52,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 45,578 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 45,578 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also on3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge amd outer also on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 40,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 40,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 35,649 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 28,367 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 28,367 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 23,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 23,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 22,325 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 30 Nov 2015 21,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 20,217 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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DE61 SYX is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE61 SYX, 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 DE61 SYX registered?

DE61 SYX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2011.

Is DE61 SYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE61 SYX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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