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YR11 TVZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,355 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 53,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 45,903 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member corroded under radiator. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 41,622 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Front panel under radiator corroded

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 41,622 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust corroded

Front Front panel under radiator corroded

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 38,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing along inner sidewall/ also split along outer sidewall and cut on centre tread not deep enough to reach cords or ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system has surface corrosion

front cross member has surface corrosion

n/s/f bumper damaged but no sharp edges

o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

rear axle surface corrosion

Fail 31 Aug 2021 38,489 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system has surface corrosion

front cross member has surface corrosion

n/s/f bumper damaged but no sharp edges

o/s/f bottom suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

rear axle surface corrosion

rear wiper blade missing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,102 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged , bottom corner missing , although not failable advise attention

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 36,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged , bottom corner missing , although not failable advise attention

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 34,025 miles

P/A BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

P/A BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHE SLIGHTLY WORN

P/A REAR AXLE CORRODED

Pass 23 Jul 2018 30,885 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing but not effecting the exhaust system. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 30,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Nail found in tyre. (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp missing but not effecting the exhaust system. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 28,255 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 28,255 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Front Bumper insecure Damaged ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 24,989 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 18,602 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 12,843 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 TVZ 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 64.7%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

YR11 TVZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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