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YS11 YRG

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,772 mi
Last recorded77,772 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS11 YRG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 77,772 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 75,892 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,138 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 74,138 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2022 71,920 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de-laminated (0.1 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 67,555 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 64,947 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 64,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 61,317 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,994 miles

oil sump slightly leak.exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2016 50,705 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 38,316 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 26,199 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 26,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YRG is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRG, 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 YRG registered?

YS11 YRG is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 July 2011.

Is YS11 YRG safe to buy?

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