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DE11 YVO

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,423 mi
Last recorded82,423 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE11 YVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2026 82,423 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle spring mounting point corroded to excess in need of welding repair or replacement . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust showing corrosion

front brakes discs worn .

front tyres showing heavy uneven wear . recommend tyre replacement within 30 days

hand brake linkages broken

light oil leak

near side front steering rack arm worn , recommend replacement within 30 days .

possible water leak

Pass 28 Jan 2025 78,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf disc showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

dry squeaking potentially coming from belt

exhaust system corroded/ heavier corrosion around flexi

nsr coil spring bump stop heavily corroded and sat loose inside spring

Fail 28 Jan 2025 78,865 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nsf disc showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

dry squeaking potentially coming from belt

exhaust system corroded/ heavier corrosion around flexi

nsr coil spring bump stop heavily corroded and sat loose inside spring

Pass 26 Jan 2024 75,130 miles

exhaust showing corrosion .

front shock absorbers showing corrosion .

off side front side light dim , bulb needs replacing

off side front top suspension mounting bush worn allowing movement .

oil leak from sump

rear axle showing corrosion .

recommend a brakes linings inspection

seek service advice on listed items within 30 days of mot inspection .

Pass 26 Jan 2023 70,701 miles

all coil springs showing corrosion / rear axle corroded

exhaust showing corrosion

front shock absorbers showing corrosion

off side front top suspension mounting worn bush

slight play in rack arm detected / near side front

Fail 26 Jan 2023 70,701 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rear bushes worn to excess allowing movement (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources oof side rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs showing corrosion / rear axle corroded

front shock absorbers showing corrosion

slight play in rack arm detected / near side front

Pass 22 Jan 2022 64,665 miles

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

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

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

exhausy corroded and flexible pipe worn - not blowing

Fail 21 Jan 2022 64,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

exhausy corroded and flexible pipe worn - not blowing

Pass 11 Mar 2021 60,533 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 58,510 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 58,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,310 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 54,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,350 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 49,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 45,901 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 45,901 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 41,079 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2016 41,075 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 34,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 26,263 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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DE11 YVO is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DE11 YVO, 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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DE11 YVO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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