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PK11 ZYY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,147 mi
Last recorded85,147 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK11 ZYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 85,147 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear control arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 82,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 77,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 72,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 72,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 66,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 62,233 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,837 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded/broken away

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,491 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 51,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,655 miles

Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Slightly Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 29 Jul 2016 45,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,261 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,868 miles

both front tyres edgy /os mirror in poor condition front shocker moist with oil

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,626 miles

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2014 31,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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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PK11 ZYY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK11 ZYY, 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 PK11 ZYY registered?

PK11 ZYY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2011.

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