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E18 LUU

2011 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,806 mi
Last recorded31,806 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 LUU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 31,806 miles

. Exhaust back box in poor condition .

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier . battery clamp missing . (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 29,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 27,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 26,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 24,293 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2021 22,284 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 19,250 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear cracked and perished

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

both suspension top mounts corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 14,709 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 13,726 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 11,477 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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E18 LUU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E18 LUU, 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 E18 LUU registered?

E18 LUU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is E18 LUU safe to buy?

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