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YK11 DVU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,115 mi
Last recorded76,115 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 76,115 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 76,115 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 60,321 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG advisory both sides ()

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,730 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 54,727 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 50,455 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both showing some surface corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 45,906 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 41,691 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 36,318 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 28,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 20,908 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 12,896 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2014 9,223 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 DVU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DVU, 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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YK11 DVU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2011.

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