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DK11 TUY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,788 mi
Last recorded128,788 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 TUY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 128,788 miles

Offside Front Center tread Low on Tyre

REAR AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Fail 9 Oct 2025 128,787 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Center tread Low on Tyre

REAR AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Pass 12 Dec 2024 124,641 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED BUT NOT EXCESSIVELY

Pass 10 Jan 2024 119,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 119,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,639 miles

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

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

rear axle covered with under seal

Pass 5 Jan 2022 111,873 miles

Exhaust blowing

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 106,908 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 100,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 97,128 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 90,005 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 73,707 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,707 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 56,684 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 40,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 23,679 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 8,288 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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DK11 TUY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DK11 TUY, 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 DK11 TUY registered?

DK11 TUY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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