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YT61 VKO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,719 mi
Last recorded59,719 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 59,719 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 55,624 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 53,843 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 52,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 52,093 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 52,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 49,587 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,143 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple, front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 44,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 42,714 miles

Nearside Front Suspension top mount corroded (engine bay)

Fail 25 Sep 2018 42,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension top mount corroded (engine bay)

Nearside Wiper blade splitting

Pass 26 Sep 2017 39,038 miles

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

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Pass 27 Sep 2016 35,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,296 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 20,031 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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YT61 VKO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YT61 VKO, 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 YT61 VKO registered?

YT61 VKO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for YT61 VKO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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