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YX11 YAK

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,543 mi
Last recorded56,543 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 YAK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2026 56,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 52,561 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 13 May 2024 47,852 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 47,852 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 42,251 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 36,736 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 36,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 32,035 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 32,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2020 24,646 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 78,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 21,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 20,073 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 20,073 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,518 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2016 18,891 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 18,210 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 14,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,962 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

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 YAK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

YX11 YAK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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