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YY11 VRZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,827 mi
Last recorded54,827 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,827 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 54,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 53,857 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,694 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 52,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% o/s/f lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 51,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 49,568 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 49,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 48,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 46,619 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 42,034 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,196 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,738 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 22,736 miles

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

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 VRZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY11 VRZ registered?

YY11 VRZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2011.

Is YY11 VRZ safe to buy?

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