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DL11 ZYX

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,460 mi
Last recorded104,460 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL11 ZYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 104,460 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 104,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 96,892 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Free play in strut mounting assemble.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn on inner and outer edges, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake near end of reserve travel.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,591 miles

Free play in n/s/f top strut mounting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 90,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Free play in n/s/f top strut mounting.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, close to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 86,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,198 miles

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

Free play in o/s/f top strut mounting assemble.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 75,880 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 73,542 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 67,546 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 58,209 miles

Front Both tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Phone holder and Air freshner removed on test to prevent failure, section 8.3:1

Rear Exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2016 49,908 miles

O/side rear tyre is surface cracking. Both front and o/side rear tyres on 3mm tread depth.

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Slight distortion on n/side front wheel inner rim.

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts.

Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,908 miles

O/side rear tyre is surface cracking. Both front and o/side rear tyres on 3mm tread depth.

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

Rear exhaust section deteriorated.

Slight distortion on n/side front wheel inner rim.

Slight lift in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 37,338 miles

Front brake discs wear lipped

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front wheel rim distorted

Nearside rear tyre has multiple nails/screws in tread

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,964 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres startng to perrish around side wall

Nearside front road wheel rim slight bend

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 ZYX 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 75%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

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

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