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YB11 AKU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,596 mi
Last recorded66,596 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 AKU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 66,596 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2025 66,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 62,462 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 62,462 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 59,142 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 56,005 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension top mounts have slight lift, Both sides

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear Handbrake cable mounting brackets corroded and broken

Fail 15 Sep 2022 56,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension top mounts have slight lift, Both sides

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Rear Handbrake cable mounting brackets corroded and broken

Pass 1 Oct 2021 54,394 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 53,065 miles

back silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 50,744 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 50,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/45x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 47,394 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 47,394 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 41,574 miles

slight play in n/s/f track arm

Pass 2 Aug 2016 38,283 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 38,279 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 19,877 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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YB11 AKU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YB11 AKU, 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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YB11 AKU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 July 2011.

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