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YE11 FWN

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,719 mi
Last recorded80,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 FWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 80,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 80,701 miles

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2025 77,828 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 77,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,204 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 114,344 miles

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

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

under seal body

Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,779 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 65,387 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket has corroded off but the cable is still functional and secure

Fail 19 Jun 2021 65,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket has corroded off but the cable is still functional and secure

Pass 1 Jul 2020 61,922 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 61,922 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,577 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,251 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 44,092 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 40,149 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust back box outer skin corroded and peeling

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2015 32,601 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to exhaust

offside front tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre wearing off on outer edge

Pass 23 Apr 2014 26,038 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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YE11 FWN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YE11 FWN, 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 YE11 FWN registered?

YE11 FWN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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