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YB11 HYO

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,719 mi
Last recorded61,719 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB11 HYO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 61,719 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2026 61,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction catalyst system efficiency below threshold bank 1 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake failed on test (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 60,239 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi and back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cracking (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

various underbody components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2025 60,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi and back box in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cracking (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cracked (1.1.15 (a))

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 58,658 miles

Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring seats in rear axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 56,333 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 56,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 53,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 53,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 51,585 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 51,585 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 49,958 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,708 miles

rear silencer outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,500 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 35,500 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 23,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,707 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 22,707 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 16,632 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs worn and lipped

o/s/r shocker corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 16,632 miles

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

o/s/r shocker corroded

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front discs worn and lipped

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 HYO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HYO, 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 YB11 HYO registered?

YB11 HYO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2011.

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