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SH11 YFP

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,204 mi
Last recorded98,204 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 98,204 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded but not leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,477 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 87,478 miles

Engine sump pan is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak at nsf drive shaft seal

Pass 25 May 2016 75,744 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2016 75,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system is deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Wheel alignment requires attention

Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,729 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

light misting of oil around inner driveshaft/gearbox

rear exhaust back-box skin corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015 64,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

light misting of oil around inner driveshaft/gearbox

rear exhaust back-box skin corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,961 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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SH11 YFP is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

SH11 YFP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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