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Y1 VYY

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,534 mi
Last recorded99,534 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY1 VYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 99,534 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides - Inner Surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 93,814 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 93,814 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65 R14 Tread - 2.8mm Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 89,781 miles

no plates n poor condition

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2023 84,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 77,253 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2022 77,253 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2021 71,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and scrubbed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and scrubbed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded / outer skin loose/rattling

Pass 16 Mar 2020 64,489 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 57,461 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2019 57,450 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,374 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,173 miles

rear exhaust box seperating

Fail 7 Apr 2017 45,173 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust box seperating

Pass 4 May 2016 42,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 39,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 32,227 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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Y1 VYY is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y1 VYY, 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 Y1 VYY registered?

Y1 VYY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is Y1 VYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y1 VYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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