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YG11 HMV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,524 mi
Last recorded57,524 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 HMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 57,524 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 57,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 57,051 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 53,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached Bump stop detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 49,469 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2022 45,182 miles

Exhaust sysyem corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 40,806 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 36,417 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose in poor codition (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 31,123 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2018 25,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2017 20,203 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 17,869 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Fail 8 Jan 2016 17,808 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

Nail in NSR tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2015 15,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 12,633 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn to 3mm 195/45/16

rear tyres perished

Fail 1 Feb 2014 12,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres worn to 3mm 195/45/16

rear tyres perished

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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YG11 HMV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG11 HMV, 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 YG11 HMV registered?

YG11 HMV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2011.

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