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YC11 XHS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,660 mi
Last recorded41,660 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 XHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 37,327 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 32,601 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 28,188 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount to gearbox rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 28,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 23,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 19,170 miles

n/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 25 Aug 2020 16,783 miles

Drivers seat does not slide from top handle

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 15,468 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 14,277 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,982 miles

COOLANT LOSS BOTTOM HOSE AREA

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

REAR WIPER SMEARING

Pass 3 May 2016 11,644 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 9,807 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 7,731 miles

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 XHS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

YC11 XHS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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