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YD61 WKY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,877 mi
Last recorded74,877 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,877 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim of o/s/f wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,511 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim of o/s/f wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,830 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres perished with cracks & worn badly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 69,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres perished with cracks & worn badly on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 67,336 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 64,601 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 59,772 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s f lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s r lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

front down exhaust pipe support hanging bracket broken

Fail 15 Jul 2020 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s f lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s r lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

front down exhaust pipe support hanging bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2019 54,523 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 50,458 miles

Exhaust system getting weak

Pass 2 May 2017 44,155 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 28,248 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 28,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 18,571 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 14,075 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 14,075 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 WKY 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 76.5%.

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 WKY, 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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YD61 WKY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2011.

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