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DV11 TSU

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,608 mi
Last recorded71,608 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV11 TSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,608 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 71,608 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside head light steamed up

Pass 12 Mar 2025 67,872 miles

Front discs rusty

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2024 64,202 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 64,201 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,189 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 60,189 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 3.0mm also worn smooth on inner edges, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 56,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, nearside worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened almost to excess in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 56,499 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside worn smooth almost to cords on inner edge, nearside worn smooth on inner edge, recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened almost to excess in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 53,180 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 50,555 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend further inspection/replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively recommend further inspection/replace (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside cracked between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 45,751 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,048 miles

Front both top shock absorber top mount cups corroded

Front exhaust back box deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 34,857 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 28,885 miles

Offside Front wiper rubber split

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2015 22,939 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 16,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside 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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DV11 TSU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DV11 TSU, 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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DV11 TSU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2011.

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