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OY11 STZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

43,957 mi
Last recorded43,957 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY11 STZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 43,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Slightly, Area Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Badly Worn/Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/Perishing Slightly, Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 43,957 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Corroded Slightly, Area Marked (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bushes Badly Worn/Perishing, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked/Perishing Slightly, Wearing on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald, Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 41,713 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 40,658 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 38,689 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 37,372 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2021 36,114 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 17 Feb 2021 36,114 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,508 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,004 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 31,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 29,808 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,841 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 16,469 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,841 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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OY11 STZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 OY11 STZ, 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 OY11 STZ registered?

OY11 STZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2011.

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