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YS61 DGY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,497 mi
Last recorded46,497 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS61 DGY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,497 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop loose

Fail 26 Jun 2026 46,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring bump stop loose

Pass 23 Jul 2025 45,278 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop has become detached.

Fail 23 Jul 2025 45,278 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop has become detached.

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 43,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 43,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 41,965 miles

exhaust corroaded

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2022 37,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 33,395 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 27,497 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 21,817 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 21,817 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. FOOT 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 17,299 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf tyre cracking no cords exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2016 13,823 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 11,145 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,065 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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YS61 DGY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 YS61 DGY, 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 YS61 DGY registered?

YS61 DGY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 December 2011.

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