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EY61 PBU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,233 mi
Last recorded84,233 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 PBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 84,233 miles

Rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Slightly Corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 79,734 miles

exhaust front flexi and back box deteriorated/slightly corroded

rear axle and coil springs slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2021 77,624 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 74,844 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 71,632 miles

exhaust blowing at manifold joint recommend to repair now.

exhaust rear silencer joint clamp missing recommend new clamp.

offside number plate light inop.

offside rear tyre tread worn low and rubber cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,831 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 66,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorating.

Pass 28 Nov 2017 61,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 46,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,295 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads low (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres on 2mm and osr poss puntcure

Pass 23 Sep 2014 25,008 miles

front brake pads getting low (4-5mm) and slight lip on discs

offside rear tyre perishing

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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EY61 PBU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EY61 PBU, 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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EY61 PBU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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