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YK61 XZD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK61 XZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 94,107 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 92,676 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 77,721 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 77,660 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 70,661 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump is porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin of rear silencer had corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 66,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 65,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,720 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 53,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 48,295 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,207 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 43,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp corroded apart (7.1.1)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 33,396 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 23,665 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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YK61 XZD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

YK61 XZD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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