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YR61 UEF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,036 mi
Last recorded74,036 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,733 miles

Central Front Upper Coolant leak HOSE CLAMP INCORRECT , TOP HOSE LOSE ON THERMOSTAT HOUSING . FIITED NEW HOSE CLIPTOPPED UP AND BLED SYSTEM

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated REINFLATED (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 72,733 miles

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CLAMP IMPACT DAMAGED EXHAUST LOSE AND LEAKING GASES , REFIITED ,SEALED AND NEW CLAMP FITTED (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Coolant leak HOSE CLAMP INCORRECT , TOP HOSE LOSE ON THERMOSTAT HOUSING . FIITED NEW HOSE CLIPTOPPED UP AND BLED SYSTEM

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction RESET AND STAYED OUT DURING TEST (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated REINFLATED (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH LINER INSECURE AND RUBBING ON TYRE (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 67,820 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front front flexi joint, clamp o deteriorated.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advice 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 54,372 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 54,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,463 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 37,918 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 37,918 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 31,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2018 31,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 22,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 17,523 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 17,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 11,024 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 3,989 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 UEF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF registered?

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

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