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DU61 UAS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,272 mi
Last recorded84,272 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU61 UAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 84,272 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seep around clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,204 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 37,872 miles

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

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

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

crank shaft sensor loose

Fail 16 Sep 2024 37,870 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

crank shaft sensor loose

Pass 13 Sep 2023 34,676 miles

noise from clutch when applied

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2023 34,674 miles

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

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

noise from clutch when applied

noise from rear brakes when applied

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,745 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges and perishing

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 31,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

exhaust rattles

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,805 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,260 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 29,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,385 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 27,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 25,198 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 22,661 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 19,462 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 14,918 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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DU61 UAS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU61 UAS, 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 DU61 UAS registered?

DU61 UAS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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