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SY61 ULL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,156 mi
Last recorded67,156 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ULL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 67,156 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 57,857 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

oil sump corroded & porous

rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2024 48,129 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 48,124 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 36,036 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 36,027 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 36,016 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 34,924 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 34,924 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various exhaust clamps broken but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 16 Jul 2020 29,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2020 29,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 25,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 25,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 18,600 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 17,484 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 15,139 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 15,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 13,162 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 12,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 8,957 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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SY61 ULL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SY61 ULL, 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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SY61 ULL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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