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FE11 YTL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,995 mi
Last recorded67,995 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE11 YTL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 67,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

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

Offside Front strut top mount slight play

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear handbrake cable support bracket broken

Pass 16 Sep 2024 61,096 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both park brake cables,partly adrift (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides, outer sills dented

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front oil leak ,gear box

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 60,973 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one wheel blot missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both park brake cables,partly adrift (1.1.15 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Front both sides, outer sills dented

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front oil leak ,gear box

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 53,695 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion present on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2022 45,100 miles

corrosion present on rear axel

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion present on exhaust clamps

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Sep 2022 45,100 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion present on exhaust clamps

corrosion present on rear axel

corrosion present on rear suspension components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 39,959 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

exhaust corroded and clamp weak

rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,247 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 32,733 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 31,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 29,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 24,890 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,954 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 15,389 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 13,478 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 13,478 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FE11 YTL 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE11 YTL, 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 FE11 YTL registered?

FE11 YTL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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