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DF11 FDY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

24,771 mi
Last recorded24,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF11 FDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 24,771 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 23,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame \axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 23,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame \axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 20,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 19,535 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2022 18,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 18,008 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 17,538 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 16,353 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 14,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 13,696 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 11,706 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 9,636 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 7,440 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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DF11 FDY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF11 FDY, 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 DF11 FDY registered?

DF11 FDY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 July 2011.

Is DF11 FDY safe to buy?

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