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DS11 HCU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,022 mi
Last recorded51,022 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 HCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 51,022 miles

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

Rear Exhaust heavily deteriorated / rear most clamp missing / system still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 51,022 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust heavily deteriorated / rear most clamp missing / system still secure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 46,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,005 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 43,940 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,312 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 38,059 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 38,059 miles

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

NSF tyre 0mm on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2021 33,263 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 33,263 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 30,537 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 30,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 26,820 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 26,714 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 26,714 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 23,719 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 23,718 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 21,536 miles

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

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 17,611 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 10,167 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 10,167 miles

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

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

Light corrosion on brake discs.

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

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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DS11 HCU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS11 HCU, 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 DS11 HCU registered?

DS11 HCU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2011.

Is DS11 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS11 HCU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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