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YT61 OKE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,727 mi
Last recorded88,727 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 OKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 88,727 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 84,510 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 82,823 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 82,823 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,381 miles

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 81,381 miles

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

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

exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,009 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Jul 2020 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,657 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin OSF & NSF. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 68,381 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 57,638 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 44,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 18,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2014 18,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YT61 OKE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 YT61 OKE, 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 YT61 OKE registered?

YT61 OKE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 September 2011.

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