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YF11 ZGM

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,805 mi
Last recorded91,805 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 91,805 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,574 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

instrument cluster warning lamps flickering

Fail 25 Jul 2025 88,574 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated - slightly affecting the beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

instrument cluster warning lamps flickering

Pass 15 Jul 2024 86,111 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 83,512 miles

both rear tyres has cracks on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2023 83,512 miles

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

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

both rear tyres has cracks on sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2022 81,879 miles

Both Head Lights intensity reduced

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm & Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm & Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 79,917 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 75,534 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 16 Apr 2019 70,425 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside parking brake efficiency only just makes minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2018 64,974 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 60,442 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 56,704 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,751 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,735 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 47,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

YF11 ZGM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 July 2011.

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