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WV61 YLX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 YLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 71,829 miles

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

front exhaust flexible section collapsed

Fail 29 Oct 2025 71,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

front exhaust flexible section collapsed

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge, replace asdap (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Fail 24 Oct 2024 66,900 miles

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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge, replace asdap (5.2.3 (e))

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2023 61,382 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 22 Oct 2022 56,122 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 51,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated and forward bracket broken

Fail 21 Oct 2021 51,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive wear inner edge close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated and forward bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2020 49,284 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2020 49,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2019 46,327 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 46,325 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 33,915 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 28,914 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 28,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 23,314 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 17,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 17,702 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,664 miles

Nearside Front 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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WV61 YLX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV61 YLX, 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 WV61 YLX registered?

WV61 YLX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2011.

Is WV61 YLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV61 YLX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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