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VE11 YYZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,403 mi
Last recorded34,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE11 YYZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 34,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 34,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 27,467 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear deterioration to the exhaust

Pass 6 Jun 2023 24,674 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 22,119 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 22,117 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,218 miles

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

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 15,970 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 15,970 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 15,585 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 14,762 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 14,228 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 12,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 10,738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

inner edges of discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2014 7,523 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VE11 YYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE11 YYZ, 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 VE11 YYZ registered?

VE11 YYZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 July 2011.

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