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YF11 ZDS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,814 mi
Last recorded77,814 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 77,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 67,513 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside inner steering rack arm has play

phone holder in drivers view

Fail 1 Jul 2025 67,513 miles

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

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Knock on the rear, possibly from shockers

Knock on the rear, possibly from shockers

Nearside inner steering rack arm has play

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

phone holder in drivers view

Pass 27 Jun 2024 54,922 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2024 54,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 44,232 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 34,774 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))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,620 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,913 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 22,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 20,507 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 18,711 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,795 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 ZDS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

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

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