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DE61 UUR

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,832 mi
Last recorded58,832 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 UUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 58,832 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inop

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 58,734 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear silencer outer skin adrift

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 52,646 miles

Front nearside and offside front top strut mounting cups and securing nuts heavily corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play found in steering rack under various test conditions (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 52,646 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Front nearside and offside front top strut mounting cups and securing nuts heavily corroded

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play found in steering rack under various test conditions (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,024 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 47,020 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,115 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 38,111 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 33,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Aug 2019 33,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2018 29,585 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 29,544 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 26,186 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked around outer shoulders

Fail 1 Aug 2017 26,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres perished and cracked around outer shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Oct 2014 14,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,347 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 UUR is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UUR, 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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DE61 UUR is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 October 2011.

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