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YT11 ZLU

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,915 mi
Last recorded88,915 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT11 ZLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 88,915 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 84,721 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 61,278 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 61,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Separted (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 55,907 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 50,566 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 47,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 32,939 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 25,374 miles

Rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 18,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YT11 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT11 ZLU, 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 YT11 ZLU registered?

YT11 ZLU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 March 2011.

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