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PO61 YVV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO61 YVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 70,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake squeak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 70,295 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounted incorrectly

Offside Rear Brake squeak

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 67,174 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

exhaust fexi damaged

Fail 2 Nov 2024 67,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front daytime running lights not working

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

Nearside Front not seated correctly

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet stay broken

exhaust fexi damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2023 58,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 53,669 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 53,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect + corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 47,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 47,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,056 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 40,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 35,229 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,055 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,270 miles

corrosion on offside rear coil spring

cracks and cuts in nearside rear tyre and nail in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,454 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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PO61 YVV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 PO61 YVV, 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 PO61 YVV registered?

PO61 YVV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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