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DU11 XWS

2011 Ford Ka

Black Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,665 mi
Last recorded102,665 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU11 XWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 102,665 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 100,722 miles

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 100,722 miles

Coil spring corroded All X4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Back Box Corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 96,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 93,776 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,695 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust backbox corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 83,615 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front mirror cover defective

exhaust skin box corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,134 miles

glow plug light flashing on dash on initial start up

Fail 18 Dec 2019 79,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

back-box to centre section missing a clamp not blowing

glow plug light flashing on dash on initial start up

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,468 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,068 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 58,068 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 51,539 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 45,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,299 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 23,200 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 XWS is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWS, 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 XWS registered?

DU11 XWS is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2011.

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