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AP11 DKY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

51,371 mi
Last recorded51,371 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP11 DKY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rea suspension subframe corroded/spring lower mounting cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2025 51,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked/split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rea suspension subframe corroded/spring lower mounting cups corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components visually corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 81,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

rear suspension components visually corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2023 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension plate corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front top suspension plate corroded

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

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 80,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded slightly

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded slightly

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear split

drivers door exterior handle some times sticks

some symbols on instrument panel very dimmley lit

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,621 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2020 79,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 78,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,225 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner joint has slight movement

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front track rod inner joint has slight movement

Fail 15 Jan 2018 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front track rod inner joint has slight movement

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front track rod inner joint has slight movement

Pass 9 Dec 2016 47,723 miles

Front exhaust mount broken but still supporting system

Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,506 miles

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

exhaust rear muffler outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 34,210 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 23,178 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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AP11 DKY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red 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 DKY, 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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AP11 DKY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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