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YC11 DDN

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

74,064 mi
Last recorded74,064 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 74,064 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 73,586 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 70,835 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 70,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,835 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 66,566 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 66,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 63,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 63,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 60,517 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 57,060 miles

slight leak on center exhaust

slight leak on oil sump

Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,934 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 41,395 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket fractured / deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front low on tread (outer edge)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 41,393 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Central Front exhaust bracket fractured / deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front low on tread (outer edge)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,926 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tred pattern

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tred pattern

Fail 25 Jul 2016 31,924 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tred pattern

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tred pattern

Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,821 miles

outter skin corroded/cracked on back box

Pass 29 Jul 2014 14,408 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 12,726 miles

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

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 DDN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN registered?

YC11 DDN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 May 2011.

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