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YY11 HZF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,961 mi
Last recorded114,961 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 HZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 114,961 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 114,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure HANDBRAKE BRACKET SNAPPED (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure HANDBRAKE BRACKET SNAPPED (1.1.15 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACK IN WINDSCREEN (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL SUMP CORRODED AND LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 111,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 108,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 103,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 103,020 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 93,359 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,686 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin flaking

Fail 8 Feb 2018 66,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

rear exhaust outer skin flaking

Pass 8 Feb 2017 52,379 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 52,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,948 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 29,444 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 29,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 18,249 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,249 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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YY11 HZF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YY11 HZF, 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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YY11 HZF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2011.

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