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WU11 YWL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 YWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 82,669 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 73,466 miles

front suspension arm bushes perished

rear exhaust box rusty

top strut mountings have slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2021 65,566 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 65,566 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 58,400 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 49,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 49,789 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,566 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft seal leaking oil

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 Apr 2017 34,303 miles

Offside Front sidewall perished

Offside Rear sidewall perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 27,723 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 20,637 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,270 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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WU11 YWL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU11 YWL, 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 WU11 YWL registered?

WU11 YWL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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