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YC11 XHM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 58,414 miles

Exhaust poor

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 58,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust poor

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 48,252 miles

Exhaust poor

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 42,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2021 38,161 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 35,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2020 35,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer corroding

Fail 16 Dec 2020 35,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm/worn on edges

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 30,836 miles

back exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 May 2019 30,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

back exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,175 miles

Rear exhuast box corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 25,525 miles

Spare wheel is missing

Exhaust has slight leak from back box

Fail 12 Apr 2017 25,525 miles

Spare wheel is missing

Exhaust has slight leak from back box

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 22,611 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)

rear exhaust box deteriated

Pass 13 Apr 2015 19,951 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 30,670 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 30,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XHM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

YC11 XHM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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