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AP11 DKX

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,821 mi
Last recorded23,821 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 DKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 23,821 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 23,821 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 22,918 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 May 2025 22,918 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2024 21,976 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 21,113 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 20,053 miles

rear box deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2021 19,423 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 11 May 2021 19,423 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 May 2020 18,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 10 May 2019 18,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 17,285 miles

Offside Front tyre perished/cracking outer edge

Pass 18 May 2017 16,211 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,296 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 14,623 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 13,138 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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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AP11 DKX is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 AP11 DKX, 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 AP11 DKX registered?

AP11 DKX is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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