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DG11 YYS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 YYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 76,175 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 76,175 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 74,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 73,848 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 73,848 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 68,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 54,399 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 54,399 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 42,264 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 38,250 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 38,248 miles

Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 35,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 32,388 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 29,135 miles

off near side front tyres just on the limits

off near side rear tyre just on the limits

Pass 8 Sep 2015 25,242 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 15,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DG11 YYS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG11 YYS, 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 DG11 YYS registered?

DG11 YYS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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