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DV61 YOD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,190 mi
Last recorded44,190 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV61 YOD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 44,190 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 44,190 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 42,879 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 41,545 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,079 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2021 39,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush is deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 37,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust heavily corroded and clamp missing

Rear Suspension coil springs and shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,851 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 32,509 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 29,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 6 Nov 2017 29,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2016 26,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r tyre perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 23,311 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 20,811 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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DV61 YOD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DV61 YOD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV61 YOD registered?

DV61 YOD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DV61 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV61 YOD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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