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YE61 BEO

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,643 mi
Last recorded94,643 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 BEO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 94,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 92,036 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 85,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2023 85,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,289 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2021 71,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2021 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted securing pin hanging out (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend removal of wheels for better inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (175/65r14) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,607 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))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,145 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (175/65r14)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2019 63,145 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread (175/65r14)

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2018 61,110 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deteriorated at rear section

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 61,110 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust deteriorated at rear section

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 55,975 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Pass 12 Nov 2016 49,538 miles

Rear exhaust corroded and peeling

Pass 21 Nov 2015 40,392 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 26,917 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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YE61 BEO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE61 BEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE61 BEO registered?

YE61 BEO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.

Is YE61 BEO safe to buy?

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