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YK11 EAW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,134 mi
Last recorded79,134 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 EAW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 79,134 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 78,110 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 78,110 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 70,777 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 70,777 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 66,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,580 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2022 62,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 55,975 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 39,927 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,637 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,515 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 33,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing *1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 27,166 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2016 21,498 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 17,597 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,198 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 12,713 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 EAW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EAW, 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 EAW registered?

YK11 EAW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 October 2011.

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