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KY11 GVN

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,951 mi
Last recorded86,951 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY11 GVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,951 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 86,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 136,774 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 82,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 80,743 miles

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

knock on front suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2022 78,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from the joint of the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 78,625 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from the joint of the front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 121,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 73,527 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 73,527 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 73,500 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear park brake cable mounting bracket fractured,though cable still secured

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded and rear silencer outer skin flaking,though intact and gas tight

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,007 miles

Coolant leak

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,433 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn both shoulders and scuffed outer side wall

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder areas,and 3mm tread depth in areas

exhaust system corroded,though not excess

Pass 31 May 2016 37,694 miles

cannot clearly see front outer brake pads wear though appear becoming thin

exhaust corroded in areas,not excess

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,812 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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KY11 GVN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 KY11 GVN, 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 KY11 GVN registered?

KY11 GVN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is KY11 GVN safe to buy?

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