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SH11 YFF

2011 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,826 mi
Last recorded65,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH11 YFF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 65,826 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 65,821 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed ENGINE TEMP OVERHEADING - EMISSIONS ABORTED (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NSF JET BLOCKED PIPES INSTALLED WRONG WAY AROUND (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Axle deformed and unserviceable OSR SPRING CARRIER BROKEN (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

COOLENT FAN NOT WORKING CORRECTLY

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,895 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 63,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 63,701 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 63,252 miles

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 8 Sep 2021 60,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,594 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 42,250 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded no leaks

Pass 8 May 2017 37,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2017 37,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2016 35,421 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,414 miles
Pass 25 May 2015 33,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 25,261 miles

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 YFF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

SH11 YFF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2011.

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