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YR61 CYW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,825 mi
Last recorded25,825 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 CYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 25,825 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split in ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 19,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 18,398 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 17,750 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 17,314 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 17,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ply exposed through age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 16,645 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 15,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 15,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,711 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 11,857 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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YR61 CYW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR61 CYW, 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 YR61 CYW registered?

YR61 CYW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2011.

Is YR61 CYW safe to buy?

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