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YE11 VBT

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,007 mi
Last recorded98,007 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 VBT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,007 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 98,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,330 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 77,118 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 77,118 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

NEEDS OIL IN

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 63,317 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

advise nearside rear bump stop insecure

advise offside front strut top mount corroded

advise offside rear handbrake cable support bracket snapped

Fail 20 Oct 2021 63,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shockers outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

advise nearside rear bump stop insecure

advise offside front strut top mount corroded

advise offside rear handbrake cable support bracket snapped

Pass 12 Oct 2020 52,540 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 46,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,092 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,552 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,030 miles

under trays fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 28 May 2015 20,176 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 15,611 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 VBT is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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