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YC11 CWM

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,455 mi
Last recorded81,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 CWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Sill corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2026 81,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 77,804 miles

Offside sill corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2024 77,804 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,223 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 74,707 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly loose. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 70,649 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 67,203 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 67,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger's seat insecure base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2020 61,460 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 38,453 miles

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Fail 28 Apr 2017 38,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING

Pass 27 Apr 2016 31,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 23,959 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 23,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 18,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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YC11 CWM is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol 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 YC11 CWM, 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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YC11 CWM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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