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PE11 GYY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,484 mi
Last recorded70,484 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE11 GYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 70,484 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 70,481 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2024 70,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 68,213 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 68,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2022 64,014 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 57,963 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r axle lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 57,963 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r axle lower seats (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,404 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle lower spring seats corroding

Fail 16 Mar 2020 54,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear axle lower spring seats corroding

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,279 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 50,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 48,770 miles

parking brake both n/s and o/s would not lock out on test

Fail 14 Mar 2018 48,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn away (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake both n/s and o/s would not lock out on test

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,849 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn down close to the minimum requirement

N/s/r parking brake no lock out on test

N/s/r service brake no lock out on test

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 45,899 miles

Both rear tyres worn down close to the minimum requirement

N/s/r parking brake no lock out on test

N/s/r service brake no lock out on test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 41,042 miles

all tyres showing wear

rear exhaust silencer corroding

steel brake pipes front/rear routed behind covers

Fail 16 Mar 2015 41,042 miles

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

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

all tyres showing wear

rear exhaust silencer corroding

steel brake pipes front/rear routed behind covers

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust showing some slight corrosion

no wheel lockout on o/s/r service brake performance test

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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PE11 GYY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PE11 GYY, 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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PE11 GYY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2011.

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