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SV11 YJB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

28,872 mi
Last recorded28,872 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV11 YJB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 28,872 miles

Front exhaust support bracket corroded/broken off but system still adequately supported.

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

Sump slightly porus.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 26,435 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 26,434 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 25,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished, no cords or ply found (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 24,860 miles

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

exhaust front pipe bracket corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,959 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear clamps corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroding front to rear

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 22,836 miles

Front and rear exhaust clamps corroding

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box section corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 22,449 miles

Both front and rear exhaust clamps corroding

Front exhaust bracket corroding

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust tail box corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2017 21,465 miles

exhaust system corroding

front exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2016 20,082 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket snapped but exhaust still secure

Tyre puncture repair kit out of date

Pass 14 Dec 2015 18,426 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 17,126 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 15,979 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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SV11 YJB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SV11 YJB, 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 SV11 YJB registered?

SV11 YJB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2011.

Is SV11 YJB safe to buy?

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