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DY61 YHA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,845 mi
Last recorded84,845 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 84,845 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 81,064 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 76,696 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 76,696 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,326 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 67,708 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 65,425 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 61,266 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,595 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,002 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 47,002 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 37,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 27,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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DY61 YHA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY61 YHA, 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 DY61 YHA registered?

DY61 YHA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 September 2011.

Is DY61 YHA safe to buy?

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