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KU11 ZYC

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,901 mi
Last recorded68,901 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU11 ZYC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 68,901 miles

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 11 Feb 2026 68,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 5 Feb 2025 64,887 miles

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 64,887 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 60,656 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

all coil springs corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2024 60,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

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

all coil springs corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2023 56,961 miles

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

rear tyres cracked across tread and on inner side walls

Fail 8 Feb 2023 56,961 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear tyres cracked across tread and on inner side walls

Pass 26 Jan 2022 52,419 miles

front flexi exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres cracked on inner side wall

Pass 18 Jan 2021 48,529 miles

rear shock absorber bushes perrished

front exhaust bracket corroded

front lower arm bushes perrished

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2020 45,430 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2019 41,317 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2018 36,641 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 31,630 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2016 25,900 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,951 miles

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

exhaust rear box in poor condtion

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,946 miles

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)

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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KU11 ZYC 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 76.5%.

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 KU11 ZYC, 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 KU11 ZYC registered?

KU11 ZYC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2011.

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The MOT history for KU11 ZYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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