CarVerify

Free Car Check

YM11 EKB

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,991 mi
Last recorded76,991 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM11 EKB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 76,991 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 76,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn, 3mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 74,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.4mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped, perished, worn, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn on both edges, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.5mm @centre of tread. 195/50R15 82V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 61,156 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 56,580 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened top mount cups and nuts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside headlamp slightly loose

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure on bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 44,771 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 35,930 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2018 35,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 31,619 miles

Front top suspension mount cups corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall starting to split

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 31,669 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front top suspension mount cups corroded

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner tyre side wall starting to split

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 27,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

exhaust back box is corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2015 23,553 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 19,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 19,071 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
Full Ford Ka reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YM11 EKB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YM11 EKB, 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

How do I check the history of YM11 EKB?

You can check the full history of YM11 EKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YM11 EKB registered?

YM11 EKB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2011.

Is YM11 EKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM11 EKB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM11 EKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YM11 EKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.