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DK11 YGW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 YGW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 79,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 74,797 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 68,826 miles

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 59,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,490 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 54,490 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 51,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 47,252 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 40,531 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 40,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 33,598 miles

exhaust system lightly corroded (however not blowing)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 25,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 25,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 18,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 18,252 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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DK11 YGW 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 DK11 YGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 YGW registered?

DK11 YGW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is DK11 YGW safe to buy?

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