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PE61 YRA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 54,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 54,413 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 46,875 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,130 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 38,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly

Fail 28 Oct 2022 38,067 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear slightly

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light comes on with side light (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,653 miles

Offside Front very slight brake bind

both front top strut mounts have slight movement and corroding slightly

boyh front wishbones (rear bushs) starting to deteriorate

rear exhaust joint has a very slight blow

rear shockabsorbers corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing low

coolant leak

exhaust back box splitting and starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Oct 2019 30,595 miles

exhaust back box starting to split and blow

Pass 27 Oct 2018 44,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,449 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 33,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,325 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 19,325 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 14,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YRA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRA, 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 PE61 YRA registered?

PE61 YRA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is PE61 YRA safe to buy?

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