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YP11 VXN

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,938 mi
Last recorded144,938 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 VXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil Spring bump stop loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount lift /play 5mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop missing

Fail 9 Oct 2024 144,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear Light unit damaged reflector lens broken (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative Not working (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil Spring bump stop loose

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount lift /play 5mm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring bump stop missing

Pass 27 Jul 2023 137,084 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 137,084 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 137,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 120,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 120,497 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 113,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mountain (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 113,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess mountain (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 104,071 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 104,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken on down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 87,287 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer covering of rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,564 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

rear exhaust box outer covering corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 42,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer covering of rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 May 2015 42,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

outer covering of rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 29,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VXN is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VXN, 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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YP11 VXN is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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