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YJ12 VUH

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,212 mi
Last recorded71,212 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 VUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,212 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,385 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2024 67,322 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,768 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 59,842 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 57,416 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged visibility to rear can still be seen (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 57,416 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged visibility to rear can still be seen (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 55,148 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Dec 2020 55,107 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass cracked

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 6 Dec 2019 51,805 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 2 other obligatory mirrors fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 51,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged 2 other obligatory mirrors fitted. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 44,729 miles

Rattling noise during pull off - further investigation required

Fail 7 Dec 2018 44,729 miles

Emissions not tested Engine not in a "test worthy" state (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Engine oil level is below the manufacturers required minimum level to the extent no trace can be seen on the dipstick

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nearly worn through to canvas on edges - ok at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rattling noise during pull off - further investigation required

Pass 16 Dec 2017 37,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2016 29,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 22,955 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Dec 2014 16,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres 2-3mm

Pass 31 Dec 2014 16,325 miles

front tyres 2-3mm

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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YJ12 VUH is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YJ12 VUH, 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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YJ12 VUH is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2011.

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