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YF11 NKW

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,237 mi
Last recorded88,237 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 NKW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 88,237 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 85,455 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 85,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 68,544 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 50,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 37,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 31,482 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 28,137 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 24,709 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 22,076 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 18,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,005 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking on outer edge

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 NKW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

YF11 NKW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

Is YF11 NKW safe to buy?

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