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YK11 DNJ

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,036 mi
Last recorded75,036 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 DNJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,036 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2024 69,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 68,787 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 68,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 67,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 67,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 65,377 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2021 65,377 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 64,375 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 62,469 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 61,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 56,758 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2017 56,758 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust back box corroded

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,035 miles

Exhaust system corroded (middle and back)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 38,222 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Pass 13 Dec 2014 31,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,150 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 DNJ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YK11 DNJ, 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 YK11 DNJ registered?

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

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