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YX61 OSG

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,048 mi
Last recorded81,048 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 OSG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,048 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 73,399 miles

FRONT TOP STRUT CAPS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,278 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

FRONT TOP STRUT CAPS RUSTY...

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 60,260 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE NEEDED...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 60,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER BLADE NEEDED...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 49,385 miles

EXHAUST RATTLE...

FRONT TOP STRUT CAPS RUSTY...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 49,385 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

FRONT TOP STRUT CAPS RUSTY...

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX JOINT... (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 38,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,454 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 33,678 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty not leaking gases

Fail 20 Jul 2020 33,678 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer rusty not leaking gases

Pass 27 Jul 2019 28,347 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 28,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 24,437 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty but not leaking

Pass 26 Aug 2017 21,104 miles

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

Offside Front cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Rear both tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,651 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 18,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 15,793 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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YX61 OSG is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YX61 OSG, 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 YX61 OSG registered?

YX61 OSG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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