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YC61 HLY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,718 mi
Last recorded137,718 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 HLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 137,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi poor, rear joint welded, rear silencer minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount from screen ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 131,083 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2024 131,081 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 131,019 miles

Nearside Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

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

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

Rear Axle fractured corroded (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 126,478 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 126,476 miles

Brake cable insecure BOTH (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 118,756 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Oct 2021 104,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2021 104,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 92,053 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 83,870 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 72,542 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 72,542 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2017 62,951 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 62,951 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,364 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 35,444 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 23 Oct 2014 24,719 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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YC61 HLY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YC61 HLY, 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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YC61 HLY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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