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YR61 TFA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 122,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 122,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sump corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2025 106,234 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides on Axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 92,439 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 77,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 77,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 66,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2022 66,466 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2021 56,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 48,639 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 48,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 39,874 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 39,874 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,424 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 30,285 miles

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

pads starting to get low o/s/f

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2017 30,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre badly agecracked

pads starting to get low o/s/f

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2016 24,753 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 20,252 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 12,589 miles

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

Fail 8 Sep 2014 12,589 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbed on outer sidewall

advise n/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

advise o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracked

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall cracked

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 TFA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TFA, 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 TFA registered?

YR61 TFA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

Is YR61 TFA safe to buy?

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