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YE11 UDV

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,412 mi
Last recorded44,412 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 42,146 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 39,879 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))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 37,252 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 37,252 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested flexi burst on test (1.2.1 (g))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust joints leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail failed on test (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail failed on test (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 35,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

selector shaft on gearbox,slight leak

Pass 22 Jun 2021 32,530 miles

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

slight oil leak from gearbox selector shaft

Fail 22 Jun 2021 32,530 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from gearbox selector shaft

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 30,748 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 25,188 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive gear selector seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 21,749 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,539 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 15,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 9,443 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 9,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 May 2014 2,930 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight pitting front discs

Pass 1 May 2014 2,930 miles

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

slight pitting front discs

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 UDV 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 UDV, 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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YE11 UDV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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