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YE11 KXB

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,745 mi
Last recorded126,745 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 KXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 126,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area, studs broken (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle around spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency poor o/s

Fail 13 Apr 2026 126,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold area, studs broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to limit 175/65/14

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle around spring seats (5.3.3 (b) (i))

park brake efficiency poor o/s

Pass 21 Mar 2025 118,972 miles

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

Nearside Front brake pads well worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump badly corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2025 118,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake pads well worn

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine sump badly corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 107,391 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres very close to limit and well worn on inside edges 175/65/14

rear axle badly corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 107,391 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel rim dented

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres very close to limit and well worn on inside edges 175/65/14

rear axle badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2023 95,874 miles

oil leak on sump

Fail 23 Mar 2023 95,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

oil leak on sump

Pass 28 Mar 2022 88,935 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 85,039 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 83,835 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil sump rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,964 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 54,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 39,284 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 39,284 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 32,815 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2015 25,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

all tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 15 May 2014 18,645 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 KXB is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KXB, 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 KXB registered?

YE11 KXB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 May 2011.

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