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DS11 MHZ

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,780 mi
Last recorded42,780 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 MHZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 42,780 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 May 2026 42,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s and o/s brakes are binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 1 May 2025 40,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2024 38,283 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gearbox rear mount slight wear

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Apr 2023 35,845 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2023 35,840 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

offside and nearside front inner wings corroded

offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2022 33,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Fail 9 May 2022 33,438 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and perishing to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

rear axle beam corroded

unable to check full length of brake/fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 26 Apr 2021 30,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust front flex slight deterioration

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but still secure

exhaust rear silencer slight corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres wearing to edges

offside and nearside rear tyres slight perishing to tread

rear axle beam slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2020 28,884 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight perishing to tread

offside front tyre slight wear to edges

offside rear light cluster slight condensation

rear axle slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2020 28,881 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight perishing to tread

offside front tyre slight wear to edges

offside rear light cluster slight condensation

rear axle slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 26,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

fuel tank straps slight corrosion

nearside bottom ball joint dust cover slight deteriation

nearside driveshaft inner boot slight deteriated

rear axle beam slight corrosion

unable to check full length of fuel/brake pipes due to cover

Pass 14 May 2018 23,729 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

slight corrosion on exhaust center

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Fail 14 May 2018 23,725 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges

slight corrosion on exhaust center

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 1 Jun 2017 21,249 miles

both rear coil springs slight corrosion

exhaust center section corroded

nearside front tyre slight wear on both edges

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full length of brake and fuel pipes due to covers

Pass 10 Jun 2016 18,411 miles

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

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight corrosion on exhaust centre and rear

unable to check full length of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Jun 2015 15,370 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and nail in tread

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Fail 24 Jun 2015 15,370 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)

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and nail in tread

rear exhaust has slight corrosion

slight corrosion on both rear coil springs

slight wear on front brake discs

unable to check full lenght of fuel and brake pipes due to covers

Pass 24 Jun 2014 11,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror lens cracked

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight corrosion on exhaust system

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 MHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MHZ, 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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DS11 MHZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2011.

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