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YC61 VWD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,512 mi
Last recorded125,512 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 VWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 125,512 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 125,512 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 122,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 118,472 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,072 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,485 miles

boot full

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

rear silencer outer skin peeling

sump corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2015 84,532 miles

Front fog lamps inop

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,532 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working s/light (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front fog lamps inop

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 64,293 miles

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

both front headlights have brackets broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front headlights have brackets broken

rear exhaust clamp corroded

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 VWD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWD, 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 YC61 VWD registered?

YC61 VWD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is YC61 VWD safe to buy?

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