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YD61 OVY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 OVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 74,293 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2025 71,810 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction air freshener (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2024 68,711 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2023 64,350 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 59,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 59,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,857 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 48,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 42,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 37,172 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,958 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 27,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,542 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 21,542 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 15,155 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 OVY 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 81.3%.

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 YD61 OVY, 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 OVY registered?

YD61 OVY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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