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WK61 YFB

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

61,429 mi
Last recorded61,429 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK61 YFB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 61,429 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 61,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 59,292 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 57,562 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 57,460 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 54,027 miles

front lower wishbone bushed slighly worn & perished

Pass 6 Jun 2022 52,033 miles

Both front lower suspension arm, rear bushes slightly worn

Exhaust front bracket corroded.

Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,166 miles

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

front exhaust mounting clamp broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 7 Jun 2021 50,166 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated covered in oil from leaking shock absorber (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mounting clamp broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 48,612 miles

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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 41,182 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2018 41,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,596 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 29,322 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,248 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 18,547 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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WK61 YFB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YFB, 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 WK61 YFB registered?

WK61 YFB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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