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AF11 XKA

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,026 mi
Last recorded47,026 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF11 XKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 47,026 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 47,026 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 40,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 40,330 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 34,899 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 34,537 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 31,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 31,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 28,475 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 27,394 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sleeves are split.

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 26,778 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 25,215 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Pass 5 Nov 2015 22,812 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,173 miles

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

rear tyre walls perished

Fail 31 Oct 2014 20,099 miles

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

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

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 18,077 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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AF11 XKA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF11 XKA, 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 AF11 XKA registered?

AF11 XKA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

Is AF11 XKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF11 XKA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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