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FV11 YYB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,009 mi
Last recorded94,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV11 YYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 94,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underbody covered all over in underseal

Pass 13 Jan 2025 91,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 88,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,916 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle rear axle, all springs, suspension, sump

Fail 24 Jan 2022 81,916 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Surface corrosion on vehicle rear axle, all springs, suspension, sump

Pass 11 May 2020 80,163 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

no rear seats at time of test

parking brake low effort

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 May 2020 80,163 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

no rear seats at time of test

parking brake low effort

rear axle corroded

Pass 15 May 2019 71,887 miles

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

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2018 62,322 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (2.4.A.3)

centre and rear exhaust deteriorated

front wipers smearing screen

Pass 16 May 2017 49,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

breather pipe at back of engine split

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2017 49,916 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 39,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside

Fail 7 May 2016 38,705 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing Pad pin missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inside

Pass 9 May 2015 31,455 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 24,421 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 24,282 miles

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

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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FV11 YYB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV11 YYB, 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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FV11 YYB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2011.

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