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DV61 YOF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

64,525 mi
Last recorded64,525 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 64,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 62,635 miles

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

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

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

general rear suspension corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,199 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 61,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 59,828 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 59,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,645 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 49,645 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 44,408 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 44,408 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 41,373 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 41,373 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 37,650 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 30,651 miles

Nearside Rear cracks appearing in side walls

Offside Rear cracks appearing in sidewalls

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 3 Dec 2016 27,113 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 24,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,634 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 YOF 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 70.6%.

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 DV61 YOF, 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 DV61 YOF registered?

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

Is DV61 YOF safe to buy?

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