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YS11 FFV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 FFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 74,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 65,335 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 65,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 60,221 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 60,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 58,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also tread depth close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 56,240 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 51,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin right on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 45,258 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 38,873 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 38,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,357 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 30,977 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 27,313 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,050 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 27,050 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 26,036 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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YS11 FFV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YS11 FFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS11 FFV registered?

YS11 FFV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2011.

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The MOT history for YS11 FFV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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