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YD61 PJU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,229 mi
Last recorded75,229 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD61 PJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 61,013 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Jul 2024 61,013 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2023 45,828 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 44,459 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 44,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 44,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 37,927 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))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2020 37,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust mount corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2019 32,316 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2018 27,044 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner treads + perishing

front exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer corroded

tracking

Fail 1 Jun 2018 27,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush bonding splitting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush bonding splitting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner treads + perishing

front exhaust mount corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear silencer corroded

tracking

Pass 7 Jun 2017 21,552 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 21,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2016 15,430 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,359 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 7,945 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PJU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YD61 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

YD61 PJU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2011.

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