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YX11 JHK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 JHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,104 miles

Handbrake Lever reserve travel requires adjustment

Rear Exhaust Silencer deteriorated and peeling

Pass 5 Dec 2022 73,527 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 71,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre in generally poor condition both side wall and tread areas suffering with age related cracking or perishing and small cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Underside Suspension components corroded, not as yet seriously weakened

Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 67,291 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 62,687 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Fail 10 Jan 2020 62,684 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 57,524 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 47,993 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine sump is leaking

rear wiper is not working

Fail 3 Jan 2018 47,993 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine sump is leaking

rear wiper is not working

Pass 16 Jan 2017 40,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 40,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 34,707 miles

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers start to split.

Fail 9 Jan 2016 34,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s and n/s wiper rubbers start to split.

Pass 7 Aug 2014 26,649 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YX11 JHK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX11 JHK, 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 YX11 JHK registered?

YX11 JHK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 August 2011.

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