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AK11 XZB

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,100 mi
Last recorded79,100 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK11 XZB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,100 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 70,215 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 70,019 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,914 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding off

Fail 11 Jan 2021 56,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective back box clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding off

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 41,022 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges + getting close to limits

front wiper smearing slightly

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

slight damage to o/s mirror cover

Pass 30 Dec 2017 31,782 miles

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,409 miles

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

oil pressure warning light on

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,889 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2014 11,094 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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AK11 XZB is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AK11 XZB, 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 AK11 XZB registered?

AK11 XZB is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2011.

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