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YF61 SZZ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,678 mi
Last recorded58,678 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF61 SZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 58,678 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 58,673 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Uneven Application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation Minimal Pad to Disc Contact (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,093 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Deteriorating Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 50,507 miles

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

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

coolant level low

Fail 15 Dec 2023 50,506 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,587 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 44,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 39,425 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 35,079 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 33,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 28,069 miles

Back box of exhaust outer skin corroded and falling off

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on outer edge and slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on outer edge and slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 28,069 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Back box of exhaust outer skin corroded and falling off

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on outer edge and slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on outer edge and slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,318 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 13,404 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 11,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 10,764 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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YF61 SZZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YF61 SZZ, 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 YF61 SZZ registered?

YF61 SZZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 December 2011.

Is YF61 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF61 SZZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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