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YE11 ZGM

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 68,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 68,074 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut no cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm outer edge 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 68,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cut no cords 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm outer edge 4mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

top up oil 1 litre

Pass 20 Jan 2023 65,252 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded signs of oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 65,250 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess centre bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan corroded signs of oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat base insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2022 62,514 miles

1.5L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 58,642 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,275 miles

Cambelt due??

Pass 8 Feb 2019 51,878 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 51,878 miles

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 46,658 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear silencer and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Sump corroded. Not leaking oil

Timing belt due?

Pass 8 Feb 2017 40,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixing joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded(exhaust still adequately supported)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 40,449 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixing joint (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting bracket corroded(exhaust still adequately supported)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,789 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,727 miles

exhaust system corroded slight blow from rear joint//

front brake discs worn inner faces un even cant see inner pads recommend check//

misting around nsf inner cv boot//

slight play in nsf bottom ball joint//

Pass 28 Mar 2014 22,908 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall no cords showing

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 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

YE11 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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