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WU11 YZB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,283 mi
Last recorded99,283 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU11 YZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 99,283 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 93,250 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT END SUSPENSION NOISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 86,627 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 86,621 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 79,674 miles

REAR BACK BOX, OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND PEELING

Pass 8 Aug 2022 73,757 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 68,566 miles

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND PEELING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 68,562 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED AND PEELING

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUBFRAME/AXLE CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 63,619 miles

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2020 63,616 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn O/S front lower arm rear bush excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 May 2019 55,565 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 55,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 45,504 miles

front discs worn both front shockers slight misting on them

Fail 5 May 2018 45,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front discs worn both front shockers slight misting on them

Pass 6 May 2017 32,032 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 19,947 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 19,927 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 16,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 12,723 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 YZB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WU11 YZB, 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 YZB registered?

WU11 YZB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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