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FG61 YDE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,595 mi
Last recorded58,595 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 YDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 58,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 54,632 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 52,819 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 52,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 50,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 47,605 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 47,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,990 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 39,839 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 34,871 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2019 34,871 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 28,233 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 13 Jan 2017 25,021 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall splits

o/s/f tyre 2mm treads left in centre zones

Fail 13 Jan 2017 25,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall splits

o/s/f tyre 2mm treads left in centre zones

Pass 9 Jan 2016 22,551 miles

both front tyres just starting to crack around edges

Pass 17 Jan 2015 19,582 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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FG61 YDE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 FG61 YDE, 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 FG61 YDE registered?

FG61 YDE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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