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YR11 LCK

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,329 mi
Last recorded131,329 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 LCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 131,329 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 131,329 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2025 204,310 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 198,170 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 193,839 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 118,068 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 118,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,247 miles

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wiring broken

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing

front pipe hanging exhaust bracket broken still fully supported

Fail 16 Mar 2019 101,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake wear indicator wiring broken

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

exhaust silencer deteriorated not blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,586 miles

Front exhaust hanger snapped

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

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

both handbrake cables outer skins split

Fail 16 Mar 2018 89,327 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both handbrake cables outer skins split

Front exhaust hanger snapped

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 7,550 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 62,848 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 32,727 miles

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

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 LCK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YR11 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

YR11 LCK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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