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SK61 JYZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK61 JYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 65,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,173 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,091 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 64,083 miles

Exhaust system insecure manifold loos and leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 60,019 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 60,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 54,987 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 48,706 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 48,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 41,498 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 33,932 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 33,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s/r and n/s/r (2.7.4)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven o/s low (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 20,685 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust outer skin is corroded

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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SK61 JYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SK61 JYZ, 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 SK61 JYZ registered?

SK61 JYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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