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YY11 CAE

2011 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,038 mi
Last recorded78,038 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 CAE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 78,038 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 74,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

clutch release bearing very noisy

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2022 64,126 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 64,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 58,079 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 55,812 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 53,278 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 50,371 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,640 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 44,569 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 44,566 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 41,330 miles

front exhaust support bracket corroded

rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 35,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YY11 CAE is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YY11 CAE, 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 YY11 CAE registered?

YY11 CAE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 June 2011.

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