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YD61 HLA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,015 mi
Last recorded51,015 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 HLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 51,015 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/sr handbrake low compared to o/sr

Fail 30 Dec 2025 51,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/sr handbrake low compared to o/sr

Pass 30 Dec 2024 46,704 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear various suspension braking components all corroded

handbrake on minimum legal limit

Fail 17 Dec 2024 46,696 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear various suspension braking components all corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2022 46,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 44,835 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,569 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 37,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 33,121 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 29,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deterirating

Pass 14 Sep 2015 21,676 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 16,316 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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YD61 HLA 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 84.6%.

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 YD61 HLA, 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 YD61 HLA registered?

YD61 HLA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 September 2011.

Is YD61 HLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD61 HLA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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