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YR11 LLZ

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,471 mi
Last recorded125,471 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 125,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 116,216 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 116,214 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 105,042 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Air Con Hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 98,566 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 98,566 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both spring mounting retaining cups . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 94,294 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 88,681 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,478 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure Bracket corroded apart, (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking through corroded assembly (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 76,961 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded, (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Oil leak G/box area,

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 69,377 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 35,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 20,116 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs pitted

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 LLZ 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 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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

YR11 LLZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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