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LB11 YJA

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,697 mi
Last recorded85,697 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB11 YJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 85,697 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 85,697 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,239 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,880 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 82,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,567 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 78,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 74,611 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,905 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,905 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 54,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,321 miles

all tyres wearing thin

Pass 12 Apr 2019 30,580 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 28,074 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 25,474 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 22,974 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 20,626 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,968 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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LB11 YJA is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LB11 YJA, 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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LB11 YJA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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