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YP11 VXD

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,823 mi
Last recorded126,823 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 VXD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 126,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight play in nearside and offside front macherson strut top mountings

Fail 19 Jan 2026 126,723 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

slight play in nearside and offside front macherson strut top mountings

Pass 25 Jan 2025 113,582 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 113,366 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Tail light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 98,800 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side / osr badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

multiple components corroded (exhaust, brake hose ferrules, rear trailing arm)

Fail 13 Oct 2023 98,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect has been seeping fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bothside badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side / osr badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

multiple components corroded (exhaust, brake hose ferrules, rear trailing arm)

Pass 6 Oct 2022 93,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

various components corroded.rear axel corroded.exhaust corroded and rear joint poor.

Pass 9 Oct 2021 86,892 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear trailing arm corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2021 86,892 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear trailing arm corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 81,357 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 81,357 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

back box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 62,809 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inside wall.

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,617 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 25,624 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 VXD is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

YP11 VXD is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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The MOT history for YP11 VXD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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