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HG11 YXU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,177 mi
Last recorded65,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG11 YXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 65,177 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides corroded/ nsf slight top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 65,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides corroded/ nsf slight top mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 62,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 62,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 59,736 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 58,413 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 56,922 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 54,828 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 52,120 miles

Front tyres wear on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 52,120 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres wear on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 49,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 40,449 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 33,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake efficiency low 18% on roller brake test

Parking brake lever travel high

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jan 2015 21,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 19,921 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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HG11 YXU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG11 YXU, 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 HG11 YXU registered?

HG11 YXU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

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