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YG11 KPZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,592 mi
Last recorded92,592 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG11 KPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,592 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 86,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

low reading on nearside rear handbrake

Fail 27 Sep 2024 86,562 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe inc flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 worn down to 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

low reading on nearside rear handbrake

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,683 miles

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Fail 18 Oct 2023 75,681 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box baffles loose

Pass 17 Oct 2022 63,462 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 53,259 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 53,257 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 43,690 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 43,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 30,486 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 30,289 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 30,289 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 25,612 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 22,421 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 22,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating 40kgf (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers fitted obstructing view

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,887 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Apr 2014 14,887 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 KPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

YG11 KPZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2011.

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