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YD61 UKH

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

64,081 mi
Last recorded64,081 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 64,081 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 60,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner and outer tread bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 60,569 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner and outer tread bands (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer tread band (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,835 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175,65,14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 89,835 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175,65,14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,421 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 77,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175,65,14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 75,177 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 75,177 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,870 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 70,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 67,514 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 67,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 65,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 65,706 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 37,500 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 37,500 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 30,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 25,672 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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YD61 UKH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

YD61 UKH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2011.

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