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YF11 ETZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,919 mi
Last recorded64,919 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 ETZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 64,919 miles

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

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

front tyres different size from rears

Pass 21 May 2025 63,648 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2024 62,283 miles

Drivers side front seat unable to be tilted forwards for rear access.

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn but not excessively. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 60,700 miles

Front Rear axel heavily corroded.

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

Pass 25 May 2022 58,620 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 58,620 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear H frame - N/S/R spring cup holed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 56,539 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 56,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush outer casing also excessively corroded and likely to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush outer casing also excessively corroded and likely to fail. (5.3.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting (front) corroded/snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 55,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 53,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

oil leak from gearbox area possible nearside diff seal

rear tyres different size from front

Fail 29 May 2019 53,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak from gearbox area possible nearside diff seal

rear tyres different size from front

Pass 17 May 2018 50,936 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 50,934 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 46,676 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 25 May 2017 46,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle exhaust second skin corroded & touching tyre (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2016 42,273 miles

Rear Exhaust corroded

both front brakes have slight bind

Fail 26 May 2016 42,264 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light lens broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust corroded

both front brakes have slight bind

Pass 12 May 2015 36,006 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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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YF11 ETZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YF11 ETZ, 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 YF11 ETZ registered?

YF11 ETZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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