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YR11 ZDT

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

202,756 mi
Last recorded202,756 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 ZDT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 202,756 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 202,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 118,798 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 118,798 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 177,900 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 177,725 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both hand brake cables not fully secured.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 102,304 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 102,304 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 93,483 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2022 93,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 82,094 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 82,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 74,458 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2020 74,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and is cracked 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2019 55,351 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 55,351 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 38,183 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,337 miles

exhaust rear section corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,144 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

n/s/f tyre wearing low tread on outer edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 12,277 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 ZDT is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

YR11 ZDT is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2011.

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