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AO11 LWM

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

95,538 mi
Last recorded95,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO11 LWM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2025 95,536 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2024 71,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 67,396 miles

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 64,052 miles

Rear Exhaust Box corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,934 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around air box fitting at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both have various cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 55,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both damp near limit (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 49,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective downpipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,601 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre pressure slightly low

exhaust downpipe bracket cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2017 38,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,470 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 25,504 miles

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

offside front brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 2 Apr 2014 17,909 miles

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

oil filter rusty

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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AO11 LWM 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 92.3%.

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 AO11 LWM, 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 AO11 LWM registered?

AO11 LWM is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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The MOT history for AO11 LWM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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