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YC11 FXO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,379 mi
Last recorded61,379 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 FXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 61,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 60,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 60,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 57,808 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 57,808 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 57,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

all suspension corroded

coolent leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2022 55,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension parts under vehicle corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 55,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension parts under vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 53,654 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension parts/undervehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 53,654 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

all suspension parts/undervehicle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2020 49,396 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all suspenison corroded

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,104 miles

Exhaust weak.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Rear springs corroding.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 42,534 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 42,534 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,024 miles

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

Oil leak from gearbox. ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 36,515 miles

all tyres cracking with age remolds fitted to rear

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 FXO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FXO, 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 FXO registered?

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

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