MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch fluid reservoir insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward extension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all / corrosion under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened forward extension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
battery clamp loose
engine misfire / rough running
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
battery clamp loose
engine misfire / rough running
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
trims and covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
trims and covers fitted
Offside Rear bump stop loose
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
under body / wheel arches dirty
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear bump stop loose
trims and covers fitted to vehicle
under body / wheel arches dirty
all tyres very close to legal limit
rear shock absorber upper bushes worn
slight leak on exhaust system emissions not affected
front coil springs corroded
front exhaust bracket poor
rear coil springs corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
front brake disc worn
front coil springs corroded
front exhaust bracket poor
rear coil springs corroded
front brake discs corroded
rear shock absorbers upper bushes worn
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre 3mm
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroded on edges
n/s rear tyre tread slight seperation/cracking
o/s front and n/s rear tyre slight cracking within main tread
o/s front brake disc corroded on edge
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YX61 YJE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 YJE, 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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YX61 YJE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2011.
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