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RY08 UBY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 UBY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 81,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 79,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 75,644 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame corrpded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushs starting to detirate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 72,593 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2022 72,431 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 65,934 miles

manifold has slight blow

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,306 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also deteriorating and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 56,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also heavily cracking, bald and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also heavily cracking, bald and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system also deteriorating and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,738 miles

ALL TYRES AGE RELATED CRACKING

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 52,738 miles

ALL TYRES AGE RELATED CRACKING

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 48,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 43,586 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,586 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 38,377 miles

nsf tyre poor condition,reqs replacing asap

osf tyre poor condition reqs replacing asap

Fail 2 Jan 2016 38,377 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf tyre poor condition,reqs replacing asap

osf tyre poor condition reqs replacing asap

Pass 3 Jan 2015 30,637 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 30,637 miles

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

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

nsr tyre nailed in edge,new reqd

Fail 4 Jan 2014 23,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn low

Pass 4 Jan 2014 23,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake discs worn low

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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RY08 UBY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RY08 UBY, 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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RY08 UBY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.

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