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RO11 YMU

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO11 YMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 140,406 miles

Coil spring corroded All Around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer Corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2024 140,406 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Around (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer Corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

parking brake cables in a poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2023 125,269 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

parking brake cables in a poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,587 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brakes thin

nearside rear bump stop insecure

parking brake cables corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2022 123,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

front brakes thin

nearside rear bump stop insecure

parking brake cables corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2021 106,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 106,069 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 91,715 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2019 78,618 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,585 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2018 68,585 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wiper blade has splits

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 59,602 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 59,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,754 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 49,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 38,578 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 38,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 29,228 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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RO11 YMU is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RO11 YMU, 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 RO11 YMU registered?

RO11 YMU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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