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YS11 JCU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 JCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,924 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 88,242 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 83,550 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 77,505 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 68,531 miles

Front Exhaust bracket slightly defective

Front Exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition but not blowing

Front Oil leak but not excessive

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

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,255 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks damp / light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs lower corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing corrode and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded off but still tight on system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded on cat

front flexi pipe on exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,255 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks damp / light mist (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs lower corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box outer casing corrode and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded off but still tight on system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust bracket corroded on cat

front flexi pipe on exhaust in poor condition but not blowing

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 51,242 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,657 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 44,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,818 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Fail 11 Jul 2017 36,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,442 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 23,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 17,648 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 JCU 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 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 YS11 JCU, 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 YS11 JCU registered?

YS11 JCU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 July 2011.

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