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YY11 KJA

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

52,079 mi
Last recorded52,079 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 KJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 52,079 miles

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 May 2025 49,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 46,655 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 43,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 40,921 miles

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

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 38,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 36,466 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,527 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 33,527 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 29,542 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 25,478 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,982 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 16,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 11,843 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 KJA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 KJA, 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 KJA registered?

YY11 KJA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

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