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SV11 YKZ

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

64,443 mi
Last recorded64,443 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 64,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2025 64,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cut but not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 51,375 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,228 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 40,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 37,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 37,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 36,042 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 34,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 32,304 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2018 32,279 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 30,459 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Fail 24 Apr 2017 30,458 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear rear exhaust clamp missing but still secure

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,847 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 27,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 25,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 20,322 miles

Rear exhaust condition

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 YKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV11 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

SV11 YKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is SV11 YKZ safe to buy?

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