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DK11 TXY

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK11 TXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 90,131 miles

front brake pads worn? wearing

nearside front tyre no tread inner edge

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2026 90,131 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

front brake pads worn? wearing

nearside front tyre no tread inner edge

offside front tyre no tread inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2025 85,482 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust clamp worn.will require attention

rear shock absorber bump stops worn

slight corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 16 Mar 2024 80,716 miles

Front both top mounts slight movement

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 76,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play will require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2022 72,417 miles

strong advise nearside front shock absorber leaking oil? oil and water on shock absorber

Pass 15 Mar 2021 71,121 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,898 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 70,345 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,639 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 66,750 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre tread crackin

Pass 5 Feb 2016 59,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 45,968 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 45,968 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 40,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres cracks edge wear tread cuts

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 TXY is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TXY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK11 TXY registered?

DK11 TXY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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