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YC61 WKA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 WKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 123,837 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 115,097 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut mount nut cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Strut mount nut cup. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,383 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 67,214 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,692 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 52,991 miles

bracket on front section cracked, exhaust still secure

inner face of off side front brake disc corroded

Fail 25 May 2018 52,982 miles

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

bracket on front section cracked, exhaust still secure

inner face of off side front brake disc corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 45,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 40,569 miles

offside rear tyre 3mmand offside front worn inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,369 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 22,523 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 WKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKA, 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 YC61 WKA registered?

YC61 WKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2011.

Is YC61 WKA safe to buy?

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