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MK11 YLB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

46,792 mi
Last recorded46,792 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK11 YLB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 46,792 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 45,697 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2025 45,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 43,818 miles

General corrosion on vehicle

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (2) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 41,422 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 41,421 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 39,409 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 36,858 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 36,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 35,345 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 33,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 31,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,711 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 30,711 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre also perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 28,117 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,150 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 17,423 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 17,423 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 YLB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MK11 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

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