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DY61 YRT

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,895 mi
Last recorded95,895 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY61 YRT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 95,895 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 18 Feb 2025 86,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 86,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,821 miles

Coil spring corroded front and back (All) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 69,430 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 60,961 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (all) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sump getting corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,683 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (All) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin peeling off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sump getting corraded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,546 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 53,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 52,986 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower part of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 52,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both lower part of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 49,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 48,407 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 39,997 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 24,857 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 YRT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

DY61 YRT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 November 2011.

Is DY61 YRT safe to buy?

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