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A23 RLM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RLM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 82,442 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 82,428 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 79,657 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,279 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 68,554 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 66,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front strut top cup corroded

Fail 24 May 2022 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front strut top cup corroded

Pass 5 May 2021 59,882 miles

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Fail 5 May 2021 59,882 miles

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded and deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2020 56,900 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 56,900 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 51,672 miles

both front top strut mounts wearing

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

rear axel corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 May 2019 51,547 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both front top strut mounts wearing

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush worn

rear axel corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 46,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 40,956 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 35,815 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 29,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,297 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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A23 RLM is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 A23 RLM, 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 A23 RLM registered?

A23 RLM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2011.

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