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YF11 LLW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 LLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 99,572 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front drivers seatback tilt lever missing not allowing access to rear passenger seats

Fail 2 Apr 2026 99,483 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view upper drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mounting bracket broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front drivers seatback tilt lever missing not allowing access to rear passenger seats

Pass 4 Apr 2025 96,516 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,343 miles

Drivers side seat back rest cable defective

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Slight chip on drivers side front screen .

Pass 13 Apr 2023 90,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 85,000 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 77,420 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 77,420 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust manifold bracket is insecure

exhaust manifold has a bolt missing

front exhaust clamp is in poor condition

front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,340 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air filter housing is insecure (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on outer edge

Offside Rear hand brake cable mounting bracket broken

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust manifold bracket is insecure

exhaust manifold has a bolt missing

front exhaust clamp is in poor condition

front exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,583 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 66,583 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,797 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2018 58,797 miles

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Offside rear shock absorber top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bush slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2017 51,079 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 43,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre devoid of tread inside edge ( STRONG ADVISE)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread inside edge ( STRONG ADVISE )

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 33,616 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 33,616 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 26,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

back box corroded

gear box selector shaft seal leaking

offside brake pad warning wire damaged

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 LLW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

YF11 LLW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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