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LS11 ZYE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,318 mi
Last recorded83,318 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS11 ZYE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 83,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,861 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 82,861 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 79,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 71,290 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,156 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2021 69,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 65,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 65,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 55,231 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 42,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,267 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 29,557 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,160 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,281 miles

Cut in offside tyre outer side wall

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on outer edge.

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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LS11 ZYE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS11 ZYE, 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 LS11 ZYE registered?

LS11 ZYE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 April 2011.

Is LS11 ZYE safe to buy?

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