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YH61 YDE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,376 mi
Last recorded23,376 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH61 YDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 23,376 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 22,713 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 22,245 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroded on inner

Fail 17 Jul 2024 22,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs corroded on inner

Pass 24 Jul 2023 21,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 21,569 miles

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Fail 18 Jul 2022 21,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,147 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,821 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 20,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 20,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 18,997 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 17,177 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 17,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 14,688 miles

front inner brake pads starting to wear

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2015 12,390 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

front brake discs inner faces deteriorating/corroding

front tyres worn to 3mm

rear vtyres aprox 50% worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 10,074 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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YH61 YDE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 YH61 YDE, 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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What year was YH61 YDE registered?

YH61 YDE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2011.

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The MOT history for YH61 YDE 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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