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YP11 XAM

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,722 mi
Last recorded79,722 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP11 XAM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6mm 195 /50 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is leaking from both joint in the system

Fail 9 Dec 2025 79,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens faded no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 1.6mm 195 /50 r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust is leaking from both joint in the system

Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,788 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 76,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 73,838 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 73,837 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 66,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 61,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 57,684 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroaded

Fail 13 Dec 2019 57,684 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box corroaded

Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,077 miles

Car has front end damage on nearside.

Exhaust backbox corroding.

Front wiper blades poor condition but still clear windscreen effectively.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 39,843 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 32,667 miles

Exhaust backbox corroding

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2016 27,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,469 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 16,364 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,389 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 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAM, 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 XAM registered?

YP11 XAM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2011.

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