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YE11 VHA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE11 VHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 69,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge possible front wheel alignment requires adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 65,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge possible front alignment requires adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Dec 2024 65,178 miles

Exhaust system insecure front flex clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge possible front alignment requires adjustment (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective knocking/noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated no leaks

Fail 14 Dec 2023 61,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated no leaks

Pass 5 Dec 2022 57,449 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated no leak of gasses

Pass 13 Dec 2021 53,990 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,927 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 46,935 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2018 42,015 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 1 Nov 2018 42,015 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 38,544 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 38,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,821 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 20,767 miles

Hi Stoplight Not Working

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 20,767 miles

Hi Stoplight Not Working

Pass 2 Jul 2014 19,099 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 VHA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VHA, 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 VHA registered?

YE11 VHA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 July 2011.

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