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YF11 YWU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,138 mi
Last recorded53,138 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 53,138 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 51,850 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2025 51,845 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 47,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 43,949 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 40,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 35,992 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 34,737 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 32,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,249 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,523 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/Rear 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 22,523 miles

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

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

N/Front brake slight binding

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/Rear 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,468 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 15,450 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 12,116 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf tyre outer edge starting to go bald

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 YWU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU registered?

YF11 YWU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

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