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YC61 XMY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,257 mi
Last recorded72,257 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC61 XMY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 72,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 71,889 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 70,146 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 70,061 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,241 miles

slight wear nearside bottom ball joint

Fail 13 Jan 2023 66,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

slight wear nearside bottom ball joint

Pass 10 Jan 2022 61,651 miles

wear on both front bottom ball joints

Fail 10 Jan 2022 61,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

wear on both front bottom ball joints

Pass 13 Jan 2021 55,964 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,341 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 50,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 48,844 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2017 45,774 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,137 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 38,172 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded and clamp corroded/broken

Pass 27 Oct 2014 24,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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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YC61 XMY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XMY, 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 XMY registered?

YC61 XMY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 November 2011.

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