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DL11 ZTF

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,276 mi
Last recorded78,276 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 ZTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 78,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 78,276 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge bold (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,748 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Park brake cables insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2022 69,275 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 69,273 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2021 65,140 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2021 65,140 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,989 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,989 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s and o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 55,765 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,259 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 30,725 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 22,120 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 15,914 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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DL11 ZTF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DL11 ZTF, 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 DL11 ZTF registered?

DL11 ZTF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2011.

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