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TY09 CAL

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,993 mi
Last recorded93,993 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTY09 CAL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 93,993 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))

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2025 93,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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))

both rear bump stops insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2024 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both bump stops insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2023 84,910 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 84,893 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Battery insecure ............. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower suspension arm worn at ball-joint........ (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front lower suspension arm rear-most bush badly split and worn....... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Offside front upper strut mounting cup badly corroded and poor condition........ (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated Offside front hub bearing rough on rotation.......... (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust leaking at joint/clamp affecting emissions........... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Nearside front seat insecure/ loose to floors............ (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv no bonnet stay/ support...........

Front Adv front exhaust clamp corroded and poor condition............

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Adv offside front tyre getting worn low to limits........... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,246 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 73,244 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,541 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,575 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 59,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear blowing on the join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 47,035 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 46,917 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 41,402 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,830 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Minor damage to sill

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,492 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 11,378 miles

Nearside 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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TY09 CAL 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 64.7%.

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 TY09 CAL, 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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TY09 CAL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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