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SH11 YFD

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

64,560 mi
Last recorded64,560 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 YFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 64,560 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 64,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box blown (8.2.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both completely finishd (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2025 59,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 59,702 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 56,205 miles

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

slight rust underneath the car

Pass 15 Aug 2023 51,092 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 47,549 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

general corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 47,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

general corrosion under vehicle

rear suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2021 42,795 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2021 42,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 37,872 miles

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 36,608 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 34,823 miles

Rear silencer corroded

both front tyres have outer edge wear

Pass 12 May 2017 31,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s handbrake cable split

Pass 28 May 2015 26,436 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 20,931 miles

Nearside Outer Rear 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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SH11 YFD is a 2011 Ford Ka in White 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 SH11 YFD, 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 SH11 YFD registered?

SH11 YFD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2011.

Is SH11 YFD safe to buy?

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