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YK11 EBV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,423 mi
Last recorded105,423 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 105,423 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,131 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 86,398 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 86,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,817 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 65,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 51,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 45,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2017 30,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,094 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 11,388 miles

Both front tyre cracking inner tread area very slight

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

Front discs inner lip have corrosion very slight

Pass 26 Sep 2014 10,255 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 EBV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EBV, 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 EBV registered?

YK11 EBV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 October 2011.

Is YK11 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK11 EBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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