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YR61 DJY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,560 mi
Last recorded98,560 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 DJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,560 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 94,243 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 94,243 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,405 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 84,318 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 84,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 73,043 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 68,508 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,966 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box casing corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 60,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded and broken

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,229 miles

silencer corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 42,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,011 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 DJY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR61 DJY, 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 YR61 DJY registered?

YR61 DJY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is YR61 DJY safe to buy?

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