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DV11 YWE

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,175 mi
Last recorded63,175 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 YWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 63,175 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 63,025 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut bodies and springs heavily corroded.

Offside front suspension strut top inverted cup heavily corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear axle beam corroded.

Fail 16 Jan 2025 63,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear sidelamp upper bulb not working.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut bodies and springs heavily corroded.

Offside front suspension strut top inverted cup heavily corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Outer skin of rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear axle beam corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,948 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked and corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front brake disc pitted on outer face.

Nearside front brake fluctuating slightly.

Nearside upper section side lamp not working on nearside rear.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut bodies and suspension springs heavily corroded.

Offside front suspension strut upper inverted cup heavily corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Rear axle beam heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2024 58,948 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe support bracket cracked and corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside front brake disc pitted on outer face.

Nearside front brake fluctuating slightly.

Nearside upper section side lamp not working on nearside rear.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut bodies and suspension springs heavily corroded.

Offside front suspension strut upper inverted cup heavily corroded.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside wiper slightly split.

Rear axle beam heavily corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 5 Jan 2023 58,419 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,993 miles

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 4 Jan 2021 57,513 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 55,714 miles

slight brake bind on both rear wheels

Pass 3 Jan 2019 54,767 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 53,389 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,389 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,119 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 20 May 2016 39,714 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 39,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 24,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 18 May 2015 24,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

Fail 14 Mar 2014 11,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 11,844 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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DV11 YWE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DV11 YWE, 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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DV11 YWE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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