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FN61 JYS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,659 mi
Last recorded93,659 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN61 JYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 93,659 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 92,945 miles

Rear trailing arm corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 92,945 miles

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

Rear trailing arm corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2024 90,687 miles

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

corrosion to rear suspension

Fail 29 Oct 2024 90,686 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2023 87,975 miles

corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 19 Jan 2023 85,078 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 80,779 miles

handbrake cable attachment brackets broken

Pass 16 Dec 2020 75,559 miles

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

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 16 Dec 2020 75,559 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,205 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 71,205 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 63,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 57,558 miles

front tyres worn exhaust rusting

Pass 28 Dec 2016 51,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 44,769 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 38,289 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 38,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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FN61 JYS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FN61 JYS, 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 FN61 JYS registered?

FN61 JYS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2011.

Is FN61 JYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN61 JYS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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