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LN11 YSW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,438 mi
Last recorded102,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN11 YSW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 102,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and tail corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 102,437 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and tail corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 97,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 94,296 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and dash cam ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 94,294 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav and dash cam ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 85,143 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 85,143 miles

Steering column universal joint fractured and unserviceable Upper joint (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 81,379 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 77,661 miles

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

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

Rear back box slight blow

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,877 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriated

Rear exhaust box outer casing flaking/deteriated

offside front brake pad wear wire worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,580 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriated/corroded

Rear exhaust box outer casing flaking

Fail 24 Oct 2016 72,580 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front exhaust bracket deteriated/corroded

Rear exhaust box outer casing flaking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,355 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,355 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs loom fouling tyre (1.9.2a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 63,739 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 59,582 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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LN11 YSW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN11 YSW, 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 LN11 YSW registered?

LN11 YSW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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