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YT61 XGN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,697 mi
Last recorded74,697 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT61 XGN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 74,697 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,516 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened strut top washer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 63,714 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 59,918 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 59,918 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 57,909 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 57,909 miles

Central Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 49,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 40,874 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Sep 2017 40,873 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 33,322 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 27,452 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 23,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 23,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XGN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XGN, 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 XGN registered?

YT61 XGN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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