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MK11 YLA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

47,644 mi
Last recorded47,644 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 YLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,644 miles

Rear axle corroded

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2025 46,881 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2024 46,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 44,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 43,903 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))

Rear axle corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 43,298 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

exhaust deteriorated

sump corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2020 42,313 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front exhaust bracket and clamp broken

Steering wheel rim cover removed at time of test - reference loose

Fail 17 Feb 2020 42,313 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Front exhaust bracket and clamp broken

Steering wheel rim cover removed at time of test - reference loose

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 36,457 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES DUE TO BEING UNDER INFLATED

Pass 14 Feb 2017 33,964 miles

Exhaust Tailpipe Section Becoming Corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 30,939 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 30,939 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 26,909 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 24,181 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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MK11 YLA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MK11 YLA, 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 MK11 YLA registered?

MK11 YLA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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