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DN61 YWJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,492 mi
Last recorded34,492 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 YWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 34,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 30,395 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 30,394 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 28,842 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 28,501 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil sump corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,136 miles

cover on pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deterioration , clamps and bracket deterioration

Fail 20 Mar 2023 26,136 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

cover on pipes underneath obscuring proper inspection

exhaust deterioration , clamps and bracket deterioration

Pass 22 Mar 2022 23,123 miles

Both nearside tyres wearing more on edges

Both rear shock absorber casings slightly corroded

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))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp deteriorated

Timing belt over due

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,152 miles

All tyres showing signs of cracking

Rear exhaust silencer and clamp deteriorated

Timing belt due every 5 years or 62,500 miles

Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,835 miles

All tyres cracking between treads

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Timing belt due every 5 years or 62,500 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2019 18,428 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Timing belt due every 5 years or 62,500 miles

Fail 18 Mar 2019 18,428 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Exhaust rear silencer and clamp deteriorated

Timing belt due every 5 years or 62,500 miles

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,208 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 17,208 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 17,201 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 17,137 miles

exhaust back box corroded

inner faces front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit, lower outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing slightly low, 3mm

o/s/f brake pad sensor wire not connected, been tied up

o/s/f brake tight/sticking

o/s/f outer brake pad visually wearing slightly low

o/s/f tyre worn low, close to legal limit

slight play o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Nov 2015 15,272 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 12,781 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 YWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN61 YWJ, 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 DN61 YWJ registered?

DN61 YWJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is DN61 YWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN61 YWJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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