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YJ61 ZZP

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 ZZP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 53,955 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides part of axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 44,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm outer edge also wearing outer edge (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along inner and outer tread lines, cracking around inner and outer edges (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 44,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer on a welded joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm outer edge also wearing outer edge (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking along inner and outer tread lines, cracking around inner and outer edges (195/50 15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear swing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,612 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 34,609 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 32,968 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2023 32,921 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp corroded

condensation in the osr lamp

Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,993 miles

osf fog lamp corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2021 30,765 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog lamp lense corroded

Rear wiper blade worn

condensation in the osr lamp

Pass 6 Jan 2020 29,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front fog lamp lense corroded

condensation in the osr lamp

Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,818 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 26,261 miles

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jan 2017 24,785 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,292 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 23,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 19,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YJ61 ZZP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YJ61 ZZP, 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 YJ61 ZZP registered?

YJ61 ZZP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is YJ61 ZZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 ZZP 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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