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YE61 ZGK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE61 ZGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,745 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 86,200 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 59,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 52,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,002 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 52,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 49,982 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 48,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 43,241 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))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 39,582 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 34,904 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 34,904 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH sides (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,714 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 25,439 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 17,768 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

backbox deteriorating

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 ZGK is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZGK, 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 ZGK registered?

YE61 ZGK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2011.

Is YE61 ZGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE61 ZGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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