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YF11 NLA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

105,084 mi
Last recorded105,084 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF11 NLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 105,084 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 105,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 99,956 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 94,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Front Fog light not working

Fail 25 Jun 2024 94,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop insecure

Offside Front Fog light not working

Pass 13 Jul 2023 89,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 83,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 83,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 81,491 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,738 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT KNOCK FROM REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroding

Fail 15 Apr 2021 72,738 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SLIGHT KNOCK FROM REAR (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2020 69,202 miles

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

Rear axle corroding

Fail 20 Apr 2020 69,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arm bushes badly deteriorating and movement both sides

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

Rear axle corroding

exhaust corroded and deteriorating

noise from rear suspension poss bush fault and signs of movement

rear service brake performance low

Pass 6 Apr 2019 64,791 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI SECTION DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 20 Mar 2019 64,782 miles

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

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

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 30 Apr 2018 50,925 miles

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust rear section corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 50,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust flex deteriorated

Exhaust rear section corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

oil level on min

Fail 28 Apr 2017 39,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear coil springs corroded

oil level on min

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,166 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 30,166 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 15,436 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,643 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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YF11 NLA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NLA, 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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YF11 NLA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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