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AU11 XUV

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,829 mi
Last recorded120,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU11 XUV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,829 miles

Central Front handbrake lever travel

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 120,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and play in rear bush (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value both (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front handbrake lever travel

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 114,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of greeze (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 114,916 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint brokern and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to major blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear wipper blade missing

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower fog light out

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated misting of greeze (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 106,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 106,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 94,733 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 94,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 85,010 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav

Pass 30 Jun 2021 75,660 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 70,452 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 66,157 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 63,003 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 60,964 miles

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Fail 15 Jul 2017 60,959 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front rack arm has slight play

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front rack arm has slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2016 57,413 miles

exhaust rear box corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2016 57,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,111 miles

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 45,537 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust back box outer casing starting to seperate

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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AU11 XUV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AU11 XUV, 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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AU11 XUV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2011.

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