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DN11 KVE

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,921 mi
Last recorded116,921 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 KVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 116,921 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 111,302 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 111,219 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 110,950 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 104,546 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

tested in wet

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 98,295 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,326 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear spring cup corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2022 90,326 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear spring cup corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 86,068 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front subframe supports corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s handbrake low efficiency

oil sump corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2021 86,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

front subframe supports corroding

fuel tank straps corroded

o/s handbrake low efficiency

oil sump corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,788 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi braiding splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Bush heavily worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Wishbone rear mounting (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Coolant leak Side of cylinder head area ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi braiding splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 57,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 46,416 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 46,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box outer skin starting to corrode and slight blow

Pass 24 Jun 2015 38,537 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 28,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f brake pad warning indicator wire disconnected

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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DN11 KVE is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DN11 KVE, 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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DN11 KVE is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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