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YY11 VSP

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

58,062 mi
Last recorded58,062 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY11 VSP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 58,062 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 58,057 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 50,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 50,153 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 42,963 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 37,427 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 37,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 31,340 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 25,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 21,398 miles

rear exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2019 17,020 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 11,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 10,456 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 9,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 7,977 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 6,178 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 VSP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

YY11 VSP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 August 2011.

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The MOT history for YY11 VSP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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