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WK61 YCU

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,392 mi
Last recorded84,392 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 YCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 84,392 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear exhaust box corroded.

rear fog lamp switch slightly sticking but still operational.

Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,296 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 69,196 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 59,893 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

eml light on

Pass 5 Nov 2016 49,745 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats full ()

Fail 5 Nov 2016 49,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats full ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 39,657 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 39,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 30,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WK61 YCU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WK61 YCU, 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 WK61 YCU registered?

WK61 YCU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is WK61 YCU safe to buy?

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