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YK11 DMU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,340 mi
Last recorded41,340 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 DMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 41,340 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 41,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 40,761 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 40,468 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2023 40,468 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 40,142 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,794 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 39,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 39,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 39,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 38,930 miles

Offside Rear tyre age cracking/perished and cracking on outer rim of tread

Fail 17 May 2019 38,855 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking/perished and cracking on outer rim of tread

Pass 2 May 2018 37,923 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 37,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 May 2017 37,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box very rusty (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 29,454 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust is slightly deterioated

Pass 16 May 2014 20,747 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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YK11 DMU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 YK11 DMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK11 DMU registered?

YK11 DMU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 August 2011.

Is YK11 DMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 DMU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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