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HV11 YYS

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,906 mi
Last recorded73,906 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV11 YYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 71,297 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 67,333 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe has split

rear exhaust box, the outer skin has coroded through.

Pass 11 Aug 2023 65,292 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,185 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded & clamp missing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,218 miles

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

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

Rear rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 48,712 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2018 46,657 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,404 miles

195/45R16

Exhaust rear back box corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,523 miles

both rear tyres possibly punctured with nails in tread(o/s/rear on 1.6mm tread depth requirements).

rear silencer outer skins heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 32,871 miles

rear box outer outer shell corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 32,871 miles

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

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

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

rear box outer outer shell corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2014 26,934 miles

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

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

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

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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HV11 YYS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HV11 YYS, 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 HV11 YYS registered?

HV11 YYS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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