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AX11 HLE

2011 Ford Ka

Pink Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,917 mi
Last recorded78,917 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX11 HLE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 78,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 75,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 75,940 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,414 miles

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 70,404 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake lever comes up high

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,991 miles

Exhaust flex joint casing worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 64,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flex joint casing worn

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,582 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 58,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 55,316 miles

Exhaust front down pipe mount corroded and fractured slightly.

Exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking slightly and clamp missing at join with center pipe,advise attention.

Pass 16 Aug 2019 48,285 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 42,303 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,177 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,973 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 30,630 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 22,908 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly 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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AX11 HLE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Pink with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX11 HLE, 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 AX11 HLE registered?

AX11 HLE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 August 2011.

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