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DU11 CWA

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,713 mi
Last recorded118,713 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 CWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,713 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 109,399 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 109,395 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 98,412 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 98,412 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 86,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 69,979 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 69,979 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on Park/Handbrake lever

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess Casing split allowing water and dirt ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 56,959 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 53,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 48,580 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 48,580 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 46,371 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 46,241 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 44,997 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 44,997 miles

Exhaust back box corroded.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 39,154 miles

nearside front seat belt locking mechanism sensitive

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split - advise replacement

offside front tyre inner sidewall split - advise replacement

Fail 24 Feb 2017 39,151 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front seat belt locking mechanism sensitive

nearside front tyre inner sidewall split - advise replacement

offside front tyre inner sidewall split - advise replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,704 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,928 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 19,979 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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DU11 CWA 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 DU11 CWA, 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 DU11 CWA registered?

DU11 CWA is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 March 2011.

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