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YR61 DPZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,820 mi
Last recorded50,820 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 DPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,820 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 43,601 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 43,601 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 39,536 miles

rear axle slight corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 39,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 39,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2021 34,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 34,209 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,139 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres age cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2018 29,121 miles

rear tyres cracked

Pass 10 Jul 2017 26,282 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 10 Jul 2017 26,282 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 23,732 miles

items removed from drivers view

Pass 7 Aug 2015 22,663 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 19,223 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 DPZ 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 YR61 DPZ, 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 DPZ registered?

YR61 DPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2011.

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