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YX11 YCS

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,644 mi
Last recorded63,644 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX11 YCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,644 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,551 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 63,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 58,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 58,855 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Under Body Corrosion All Over including Suspension front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2023 50,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 45,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,150 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 44,101 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 41,559 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,329 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 33,520 miles

front tyres shouldering on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 29,634 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 25,908 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 22,830 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

very slightly binding n\s\r brake

Fail 1 Apr 2015 22,830 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

very slightly binding n\s\r brake

Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,110 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 YCS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YCS, 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 YCS registered?

YX11 YCS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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