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LS61 YRD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,466 mi
Last recorded91,466 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 YRD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 91,466 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 91,465 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 81,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to cat and middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 81,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe to cat and middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front fog lights not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on inner edge 195/50-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 76,106 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 76,105 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre pipe failed (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 70,732 miles

Front fog lights not working.

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 70,729 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working.

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

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

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

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

Tail gate micro switch faulty.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 666,707 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 66,607 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 66,586 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,569 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working both sides (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,366 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 45,251 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 45,251 miles

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

2 front tyres worn badly on inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Rear silencer deteriorated

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 41,545 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 36,074 miles

slight leak in rear exhaust section

Fail 31 Oct 2016 36,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

slight leak in rear exhaust section

Pass 19 Oct 2015 29,379 miles

Front fog lights not working

Pass 22 Oct 2014 22,667 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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LS61 YRD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS61 YRD, 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 LS61 YRD registered?

LS61 YRD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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