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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe damaged and rubbing lower arm but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear suspension corroded
washer bottle leaking
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake locking device ineffective front pads locking pin not secure (1.1.21 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake locking device ineffective pads locking pin insecure (1.1.21 (f))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety sump holed (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Subframe damaged and rubbing lower arm but not seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Coolant leak (over heating) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil sump corroded
Coolant leak (over heating) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
oil sump corroded
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe damaged near arm mounting and rubbing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front strut top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe damaged near arm mounting and rubbing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread just legal (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner tie rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe is damaged/bent near front lower arm rear bush and rubbing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner tie rod joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened subframe is damaged/bent near front lower arm rear bush and rubbing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Major exhaust leak. exhaust likely to become detached at front (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission Both gearbox seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both front shock absorbers major leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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YE61 BRZ 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 57.9%.
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 BRZ, 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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YE61 BRZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 November 2011.
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