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AY11 YTV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,960 mi
Last recorded81,960 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 81,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

headlamps hazy

Pass 13 Mar 2025 80,941 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cables rusted and swelled (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold slight blow under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 80,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer cables rusted and swelled (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold slight blow under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively sticking near limit (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear parking brake slower to operate

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 79,195 miles

rear nearside and offside bottom spring cups rusty

Fail 8 Mar 2024 79,195 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear nearside and offside bottom spring cups rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,344 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 67,868 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 67,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

175/65/14

front flexi cracked and exhaust bracket broken

n/s/f an d o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,104 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 57,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 52,645 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 48,819 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,474 miles

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

Rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,775 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 33,641 miles

Front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,086 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 14,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 11,386 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 YTV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 AY11 YTV, 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 YTV registered?

AY11 YTV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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