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YU61 BOY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,194 mi
Last recorded77,194 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU61 BOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,194 miles

both front strut top mtgs corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,280 miles

Both front shocks corroded

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Headlights faded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 70,280 miles

Both front shocks corroded

General corrosion to all rear suspension

Headlights faded

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 62,249 miles

Offside front shock corroded

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 55,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 55,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 47,217 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 47,217 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 39,574 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 28,587 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs perishing/ debonding

rear exhaust outter skin corroded (minor blow)

Pass 29 May 2018 22,494 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 20,245 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2016 17,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre near 2mm wearbars

Pass 29 May 2015 14,375 miles

Rear silencer very corroded

Pass 30 May 2014 9,084 miles

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

some corrosion to front brake discs on inner surfaces

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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YU61 BOY 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 80%.

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 YU61 BOY, 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 YU61 BOY registered?

YU61 BOY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2011.

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