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AV11 UTU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,054 mi
Last recorded139,054 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV11 UTU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 139,054 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2024 139,054 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need lens cleaning (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2023 130,233 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955015 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,725 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 115,311 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,255 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50x15 Lump in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 92,405 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 70,171 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,171 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 62,040 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 62,040 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers likely to become detached both rear (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 53,080 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 43,932 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 34,119 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 20,882 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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AV11 UTU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV11 UTU, 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 AV11 UTU registered?

AV11 UTU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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