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YC11 FXE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,880 mi
Last recorded133,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 133,880 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 82,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 80,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 75,697 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2022 74,629 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2021 70,400 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 70,395 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake cable insecure both sides (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 63,757 miles

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Apr 2020 63,757 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 13 May 2019 55,929 miles

Under body covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Wheel trims fitted to all road wheels preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 May 2018 54,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing on flexi joint rest of system heavily corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 May 2017 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm Feathered on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 47,164 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 47,164 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 38,324 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 29,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 29,232 miles

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

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

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 FXE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC11 FXE, 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 FXE registered?

YC11 FXE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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