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YC11 XJO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,235 mi
Last recorded51,235 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 51,235 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

low effort offside parking brake

parking brake travel slightly long

Fail 1 Aug 2024 51,235 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened both side front strut tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both side rear (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

low effort offside parking brake

parking brake travel slightly long

Pass 7 Aug 2023 50,016 miles

The osr handbrake effort is low

Pass 13 May 2022 47,848 miles

handbrake may require strip and clean soon

Pass 8 Jun 2021 41,857 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 34,852 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,424 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 23,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 23,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2017 20,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 17,453 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 17,453 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 14,079 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2014 10,791 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 XJO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

YC11 XJO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2011.

Is YC11 XJO safe to buy?

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