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YJ11 WSU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,322 mi
Last recorded75,322 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ11 WSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 75,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 70,554 miles

Central Front Lower exhaust flexible joint and rear back box deterorated

Nearside Front Inner cv boot misting of greese/oil

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 69,853 miles

Offside Front Lower exhaust flexible joint deterorated and n/s rear outer back box deterorated

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,952 miles

Central Front Lower flex joint deterorated

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 67,952 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower flex joint deterorated

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

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

Pass 3 May 2022 67,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 67,347 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 64,685 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2020 62,065 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 62,065 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 53,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 53,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 46,393 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 37,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + cracking on outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2016 31,355 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 24,765 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,092 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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YJ11 WSU 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 76.5%.

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 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 YJ11 WSU, 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 YJ11 WSU registered?

YJ11 WSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2011.

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