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YH61 ULL

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,753 mi
Last recorded52,753 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 ULL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 52,753 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 50,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 498,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 48,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,397 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 46,397 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 43,289 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 43,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 38,790 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 32,614 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 32,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 26,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,312 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 20,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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YH61 ULL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YH61 ULL, 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 YH61 ULL registered?

YH61 ULL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YH61 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH61 ULL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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