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DN61 YWA

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,480 mi
Last recorded89,480 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 89,480 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end covers starting to lift from base (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front flexi perishing + back box outer skin corroding away

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing however no excessive play at this time (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2024 89,480 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod end covers starting to lift from base (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front flexi perishing + back box outer skin corroding away

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush perishing however no excessive play at this time (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,519 miles

Back box outer skin corroded away

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front springs corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front arm rear bushes perished however still returning (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shocker outer casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

oil sump corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2022 49,500 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front flexi pipe deteriorated however still secure

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded away however no blows at this time

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers outer casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 46,584 miles

Coil spring corroded All four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 45,311 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated but still secure.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 41,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded but still secure and not blowing.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 41,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box corroded but still secure and not blowing.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 37,669 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 34,553 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 34,553 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 30,941 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 27,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 27,318 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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DN61 YWA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DN61 YWA, 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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DN61 YWA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 December 2011.

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