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SD61 YVB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,501 mi
Last recorded35,501 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD61 YVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,501 miles

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle heavy corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front o/s+n/s shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

parking brake just met limits

rear axle badly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2024 35,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s+n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s+n/s casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 34,949 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 34,302 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 33,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 33,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak coming from engine sump has became porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 33,630 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak coming from engine sump has became porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 33,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose front pipe clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 32,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted on inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2018 32,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and pitted on inner facing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine oil sump corroded

exhaust system corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2017 30,250 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 30,250 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 25,420 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded . [ not blowing ]

Pass 21 Oct 2014 22,996 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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SD61 YVB 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 SD61 YVB, 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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SD61 YVB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 November 2011.

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