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DA11 HHW

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

50,483 mi
Last recorded50,483 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 HHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 50,483 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Radiator support mount corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2026 50,479 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both front top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Radiator support mount corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,674 miles

all coil springs corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2025 47,674 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2024 45,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 43,575 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 40,661 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount play nearing tolerance limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 37,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside axle beam corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 37,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.12(m-1) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside axle beam corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 35,875 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play in top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 35,875 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit late limit 1.12 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play in top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 32,723 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 27,424 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 27,424 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,315 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 22,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 17,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,003 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 10,399 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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DA11 HHW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel 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 DA11 HHW, 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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DA11 HHW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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