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YS06 PLS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,145 mi
Last recorded73,145 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS06 PLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,145 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 73,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 66,789 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 66,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,850 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 62,850 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 60,866 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 60,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 56,620 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,102 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 41,671 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 39,220 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 31,365 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded + Clamp corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 31,365 miles

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

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded + Clamp corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 25,629 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 25,629 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 15,389 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 10,717 miles

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

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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YS06 PLS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 YS06 PLS, 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 YS06 PLS registered?

YS06 PLS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 December 2011.

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The MOT history for YS06 PLS shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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