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AV60 YDW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,261 mi
Last recorded78,261 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV60 YDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level too low, has been topped up

Rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2026 78,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil level too low, has been topped up

Rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2025 77,330 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2025 77,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle heavily corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 114,192 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 62,441 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe and Rear Joint Areas (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (Just Acceptable at Time of Test) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,263 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 50,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,070 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,961 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive poss d/shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 42,888 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 42,887 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2017 37,556 miles

exhaust rear silencer box in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2016 30,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner

Offside Front tyre bald on inner

Pass 28 Jan 2015 25,011 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 18,563 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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AV60 YDW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV60 YDW, 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 AV60 YDW registered?

AV60 YDW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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