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YC11 XJK

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

26,919 mi
Last recorded26,919 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC11 XJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 26,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 26,650 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2024 26,432 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 26,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 25,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 25,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 25,391 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 25,067 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 21 May 2018 24,609 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 24,268 miles

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 28 Apr 2017 24,096 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2017 24,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 20,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 5 May 2015 15,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 15,743 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 11,243 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 XJK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 XJK, 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 XJK registered?

YC11 XJK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 May 2011.

Is YC11 XJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC11 XJK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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