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YC11 KZH

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,480 mi
Last recorded98,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 98,480 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose and park brake cable security, bracket corroded and fractured

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose and park brake cable security, bracket corroded and fractured

Fail 13 Sep 2024 97,191 miles

Nearside Rear brake hose and park brake cable security, bracket corroded and fractured

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/drive shaft area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake hose and park brake cable security, bracket corroded and fractured

Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,660 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,660 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 81,593 miles

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,420 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 78,418 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 76,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 72,267 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 67,852 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 61,137 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 55,239 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 31,761 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 31,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 26,280 miles

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)

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 KZH is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC11 KZH registered?

YC11 KZH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2011.

Is YC11 KZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 KZH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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