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DRZ 3296

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRZ 3296
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 70,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 70,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 66,548 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 66,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,738 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 51,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,781 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 45,851 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mounting corroded

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2019 44,930 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mounting has slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 44,930 miles

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

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut mounting has slight play

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear shock-absorbers corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2018 41,951 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,526 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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DRZ 3296 is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DRZ 3296, 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 DRZ 3296 registered?

DRZ 3296 is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2011.

Is DRZ 3296 safe to buy?

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