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PY61 DKE

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,215 mi
Last recorded53,215 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY61 DKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 53,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2025 59,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 50,781 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 40,936 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 21,230 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Wiper Smear

Pass 20 Oct 2020 18,416 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 17,914 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 15,798 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 15,798 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 9,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 3,126 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre DANGEROUS ()

Pass 7 Nov 2015 2,755 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 2,327 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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PY61 DKE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PY61 DKE, 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 PY61 DKE registered?

PY61 DKE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 November 2011.

Is PY61 DKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY61 DKE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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