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DS11 TZO

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,317 mi
Last recorded120,317 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 120,317 miles

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2025 117,957 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear axle beam corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2025 117,957 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 29 Jun 2024 117,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin repace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 113,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin repace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 106,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 100,707 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,576 miles

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 95,574 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))

Front Exhaust flexi deteriorated.

Pass 20 Apr 2019 89,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,242 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 81,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 May 2018 81,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 72,158 miles

Exhaust flexy breaking up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

battery warning light on

Fail 23 May 2017 72,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust flexy breaking up

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

battery warning light on

Pass 31 May 2016 61,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 51,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2014 39,025 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 39,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 TZO is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TZO, 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 TZO registered?

DS11 TZO is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2011.

Is DS11 TZO safe to buy?

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