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YC11 CXT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,875 mi
Last recorded60,875 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 CXT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 60,875 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 53,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 53,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2023 86,797 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases b (6.1.2 (a))

o.s.f (rear) wishbone bush slightly cracked-n.s.f anti roll bar link slight play

rear axle corroded-slight oil leak-

Fail 11 Sep 2023 86,797 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases b (6.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded-slight oil leak-

Pass 29 Jun 2022 81,196 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 61,014 miles

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

n/s/f shock absorber weak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r shock absorber weeping

oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 28 Jun 2018 51,444 miles

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

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2018 51,144 miles

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

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

o/s/f wing mirror damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2017 47,533 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2017 47,533 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering lock not working

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,888 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 CXT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CXT, 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 YC11 CXT registered?

YC11 CXT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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