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AY11 YSV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,717 mi
Last recorded73,717 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY11 YSV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,717 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded (not leaking)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,999 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 72,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 56,622 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 51,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack on lower screen (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn slightly on edges

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 43,226 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 40,331 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 37,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,646 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,825 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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AY11 YSV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AY11 YSV, 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 AY11 YSV registered?

AY11 YSV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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