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YE61 BRZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 126,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 126,670 miles

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) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 125,148 miles

Coolant leak (over heating) ()

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2025 125,148 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 120,719 miles

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))

Fail 17 Jan 2024

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 105,185 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 105,171 miles

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))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 105,054 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 100,694 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 100,694 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 100,376 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 92,203 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 75,963 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 75,963 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 41,399 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 41,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 28,847 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 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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