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YX11 UBW

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,215 mi
Last recorded196,215 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 UBW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2024 196,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 193,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 117,264 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 114,512 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 brake hoses corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak from corroded pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

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

exhaust corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2020 112,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

rear axel beam corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2020 112,577 miles

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

rear axel beam corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 110,423 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 109,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 109,088 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 79,216 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,151 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 49,923 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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YX11 UBW is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

YX11 UBW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2011.

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