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YR11 GWY

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,053 mi
Last recorded99,053 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 GWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 99,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside front top mount corroded

Pass 19 May 2025 94,942 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 94,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,901 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 81,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 69,236 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 65,084 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

engine coolant level low

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,189 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

front passenger seat tilt handle broken

rear exhaust box corroding

stud and nut missing from exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,187 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

rear exhaust clamp missing

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some testable items

Offside Front windscreen washer jet slightly mis aligned

front exhaust bracket corroded and broken

front passenger seat tilt handle broken

rear exhaust box corroding

stud and nut missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 14 Aug 2020 52,506 miles

Both front top mounts corroded (visible from engine bay)

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread, wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 48,123 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 42,570 miles

rear exhaust back box is deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2018 28,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 27,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,786 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,024 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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YR11 GWY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YR11 GWY, 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 YR11 GWY registered?

YR11 GWY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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