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YD11 LGJ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,230 mi
Last recorded106,230 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD11 LGJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 106,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 106,228 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 88,196 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 79,431 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 77,719 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 77,719 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2021 76,245 miles

front exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 75,022 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Wishbone bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2019 73,083 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front exhaust mount broken

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 70,742 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 61,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,126 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,126 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 44,347 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 42,681 miles

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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 LGJ 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 YD11 LGJ, 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 YD11 LGJ registered?

YD11 LGJ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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