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YC11 OAB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,750 mi
Last recorded79,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 79,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded and rears both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

exhaust and mountings rusting/poor

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2019 79,750 miles

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

exhaust and mountings rusting/poor

handbrake lever travelling

oil leak

under vehicle covers fitted

Front Coil spring corroded and rears both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower bumper damaged

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 73,483 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rears both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust and mountings rusting

handbrake lever travelling

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,261 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 54,791 miles

Rear EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Fail 26 May 2016 54,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear EXHAUST SKIN PEELING

Pass 15 May 2015 46,248 miles

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

exhaust system is corroded/deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2014 35,205 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 27 May 2014 35,205 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust back box corroded

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 OAB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

YC11 OAB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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