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DA11 HRW

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,217 mi
Last recorded145,217 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 HRW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on rear suspension components

Fail 26 Feb 2026 145,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface corrosion emerging underside of vehicle on rear suspension components

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,228 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 86,228 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 81,736 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 76,642 miles

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

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

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

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

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside P Brake cable bracket broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Area of oil sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 69,074 miles

Engine sump badly corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,215 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 58,275 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2019 58,275 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush borderline pass replace ASAP (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Oil leak on Engine ()

Rear wiper split

Fail 23 Mar 2018 49,834 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top (2.7.4)

Oil leak on Engine ()

Rear wiper split

Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,788 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 35,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 31,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,095 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 HRW is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HRW, 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 DA11 HRW registered?

DA11 HRW is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2011.

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