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YE11 OLK

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,089 mi
Last recorded81,089 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 81,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 79,073 miles

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

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

Rear axle assembly corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 79,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Rear axle assembly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,996 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 74,991 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 71,734 miles

Central Front Body panel slightly loose front panel to chassis rails bolts missing both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in front windscreen low near wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,483 miles

Nearside Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Body panel slightly loose front panel to chassis rails bolts missing both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in front windscreen low near wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 62,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 56,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,080 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 44,648 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,819 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 31,579 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 25,904 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 18,479 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded on outer cover

Fail 11 Jun 2014 18,478 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded on outer cover

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 OLK is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

YE11 OLK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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