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PE61 YPL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,516 mi
Last recorded116,516 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE61 YPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 116,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 116,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 99,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 84,716 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,330 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,398 miles

Front flexi section of exhaust deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking. Size 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer of exhaust outer shell deteriorating.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 71,398 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front flexi section of exhaust deteriorating.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking. Size 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deteriorating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer of exhaust outer shell deteriorating.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 66,755 miles

Coil spring corroded All coilsprings showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorating,rear silencer outer cover corroded,system sound at present.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush seperating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,069 miles

Exhaust flexy slightly damaged but not leak

Fail 8 Sep 2020 64,045 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexy slightly damaged but not leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box has a small hole and joint clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 57,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,563 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,506 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 30,934 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 27,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 24,058 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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PE61 YPL is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 PE61 YPL, 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 PE61 YPL registered?

PE61 YPL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 October 2011.

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The MOT history for PE61 YPL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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