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CY11 DVA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY11 DVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 113,151 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

recommend the underside be cleaned back and treated (signs of corrosion )

Pass 7 Sep 2024 108,332 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,592 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

rear suspension needs wax oiling

Pass 27 Jan 2023 103,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 103,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened lower coil spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/f spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 98,884 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 98,883 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT MANIFOLD AND FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BOTH SIDES LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 97,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 97,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,880 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 95,880 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 86,881 miles

Front exhaust pipe mounting corroded

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 76,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre under inflated ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 May 2017 65,534 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2016 49,584 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2016 49,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,233 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 28,049 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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CY11 DVA is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CY11 DVA, 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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CY11 DVA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 May 2011.

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