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HY11 YSL

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,667 mi
Last recorded37,667 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY11 YSL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 37,667 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 36,925 miles

note exhaust deteriourated

Fail 16 Jun 2025 36,921 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

note exhaust deteriourated

Pass 17 Jun 2024 36,177 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 35,308 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 34,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 32,968 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished.

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 29,779 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 27 Jun 2019 29,776 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,876 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 20,288 miles

Front brake pad thickness getting low.

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 16,568 miles

Front tyres worn.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 11,522 miles

N/S/F wiperblade slightly split.

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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HY11 YSL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HY11 YSL, 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 HY11 YSL registered?

HY11 YSL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is HY11 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY11 YSL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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