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WU11 YWN

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,244 mi
Last recorded88,244 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 YWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 88,244 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 88,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated

Rear Exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Pass 26 May 2023 86,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 81,730 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 77,665 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Also light out bulb displayed on dashboard! (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 29 May 2020 74,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop detached.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Rear Wiper blade worn.

Pass 29 Mar 2019 69,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 57,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Consider replacing. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Rear Exhaust box corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,963 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,810 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,256 miles

Boot area loaded, unable to fully check area

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

Offside Front 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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WU11 YWN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YWN, 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 YWN registered?

WU11 YWN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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