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YP11 DYB

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 DYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 82,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,436 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 63,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 1 Aug 2022 55,475 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 53,849 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded no inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm back bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge tyre cracking and perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 53,196 miles

Coil spring corroded all(4) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 46,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2019 46,959 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2018 42,669 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 37,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear slight blows (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passes, suggest having this replaced asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 34,600 miles

2 front and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front flexi split.

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f inner cv boot leaking slightly.

tailpipe clamp broken.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,775 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded - Not Leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 21,091 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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YP11 DYB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 YP11 DYB, 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 YP11 DYB registered?

YP11 DYB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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