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YC11 XHW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,052 mi
Last recorded43,052 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 43,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE REAR AXLE ASEEMBLY HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 42,770 miles

ADVISE centre and rear sections of exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ADVISE (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ADVISE (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE AXLE ASSEMBLY CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 42,229 miles

ADVISE middle and rear sections of exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Fail 13 May 2024 42,229 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

ADVISE middle and rear sections of exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

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

Pass 25 May 2023 41,637 miles

Exhaust Flexi Outer Snapped Exhaust Not Blowing

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 25 May 2023 41,637 miles

Exhaust Flexi Outer Snapped Exhaust Not Blowing

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2022 34,673 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Corroded

Exhaust Flexi Outer Snapped Exhaust Not Blowing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Also Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Outer Casing Also Corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 28,658 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear corrosion on both rear shock absorber casings

Pass 20 May 2020 24,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 24,327 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 18,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has a slight hole in it (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 16,493 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box has slight leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 13,738 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 11,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 8,994 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 6,924 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 XHW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

YC11 XHW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is YC11 XHW safe to buy?

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