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YP11 EFD

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,119 mi
Last recorded51,119 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 EFD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 51,119 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 50,835 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 49,800 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,056 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear park brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear park brake cable bracket broken

Fail 23 Jan 2024 49,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear park brake cable bracket broken

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear park brake cable bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2023 48,429 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 47,257 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 42,797 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 42,797 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 37,863 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s rear damp (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 37,863 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s rear damp (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,922 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 21,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 21,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 12,300 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 12,300 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 11,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 8,263 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 5,620 miles

Nearside 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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YP11 EFD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YP11 EFD, 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 EFD registered?

YP11 EFD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

Is YP11 EFD safe to buy?

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