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DY61 YHB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,380 mi
Last recorded111,380 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 111,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is detreated (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 104,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced light brighter than Uther side (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn on edges and at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread is detreated (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 95,335 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 95,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf + osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 91,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 91,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases whole exhaust corroded and brocken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 87,489 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,650 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 74,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 66,277 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 50,551 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,748 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,653 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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DY61 YHB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY61 YHB, 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 DY61 YHB registered?

DY61 YHB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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