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YD11 KNW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,995 mi
Last recorded60,995 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 KNW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 60,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 60,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,754 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Fail 30 Oct 2024 55,754 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2021 46,973 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,461 miles

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

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2019 43,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 38,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 34,658 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

Front to Rear brake pipes under plastic covers

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 30,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box and slight corrosion (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 5 Nov 2015 26,320 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 22,753 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,069 miles

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

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

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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YD11 KNW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 YD11 KNW, 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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YD11 KNW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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