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YK11 HWN

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

71,459 mi
Last recorded71,459 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK11 HWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 71,459 miles

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

exhaust flexi deteriorating

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 71,447 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorating

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 3 Jun 2025 63,659 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorating

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 7 Jun 2024 58,356 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 53,356 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 44,799 miles

exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 44,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded but no leaks of gasses

Fail 14 Mar 2020 44,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2019 39,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,555 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,551 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 22,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,026 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,537 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 HWN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HWN, 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 HWN registered?

YK11 HWN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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