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YK11 EBL

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,144 mi
Last recorded92,144 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure EXHAUST VERY RUSTY (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 89,298 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRORED (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,334 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 86,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 83,399 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 83,399 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,500 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2021 81,500 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear, also perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 76,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 71,160 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,027 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 49,012 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,169 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre has deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has deteriorated

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 6 May 2015 30,285 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 20,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EBL is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EBL, 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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YK11 EBL is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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