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EY11 HYV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY11 HYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 84,733 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,582 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 76,582 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 68,985 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolts to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 68,862 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolts to gearbox (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 62,175 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 62,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 56,026 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 56,026 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 49,787 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 44,062 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 38,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 35,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 30,972 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 27,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 23,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,988 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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EY11 HYV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY11 HYV, 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 EY11 HYV registered?

EY11 HYV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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