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YK61 XXM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,116 mi
Last recorded94,116 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 XXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 94,116 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 94,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 88,880 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 76,710 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 76,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 62,708 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 44,916 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,462 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 37,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 36,876 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe split

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

both front lower arm rear bushes split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,656 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 23,246 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 15,586 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 20 Sep 2014 15,586 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear silencer outer skin corroding

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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YK61 XXM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 YK61 XXM, 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 YK61 XXM registered?

YK61 XXM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2011.

Is YK61 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK61 XXM 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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