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WJ11 YEF

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,950 mi
Last recorded75,950 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ11 YEF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,950 miles

Both front top mount retaining discs corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission seal nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 73,526 miles

both front top mounts rusty

front discs worn

rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,953 miles

Both front top mount retaining discs in engine bay heavily corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 66,953 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Both front top mount retaining discs in engine bay heavily corroded

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust silencer touching bumper

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,051 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe to gearbox bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,390 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner Sidewall Cracked & Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid To Rear Joint Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 46,531 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 42,189 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 35,205 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 28,878 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items removed from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,064 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer, and perished and splitting in tread

Offside Rear tyre perishing and splitting in tread

Pass 18 Mar 2016 17,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel trims fitted

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear wheel trims fitted

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Front wheel trims fitted

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear wheel trims fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 11,657 miles

Rear tyres have slight tread perishing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 8,881 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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WJ11 YEF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 WJ11 YEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ11 YEF registered?

WJ11 YEF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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