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YR61 TLU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

66,428 mi
Last recorded66,428 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR61 TLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 66,428 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 59,013 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 59,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 56,013 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 51,912 miles

front and rear shockers corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 47,533 miles

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

engine sump corroded and thin

full exhaust system corroded rear box outer skin separating

rear beam axle corroded flaky

Pass 1 Jun 2021 42,805 miles

exhaust system corroded front to rear

Pass 26 May 2020 38,710 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 34,591 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 29,690 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 24,930 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 24,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 19,371 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 15,707 miles

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

large splits in osr tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Jun 2014 10,450 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 10,450 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 TLU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

Is YR61 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR61 TLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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