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E24 ELF

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,914 mi
Last recorded68,914 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE24 ELF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 68,914 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,329 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 60,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 54,224 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 52,409 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2022 50,281 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 49,216 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 46,669 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,410 miles

Both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished

Exhaust corroded

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,223 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,717 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,078 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,080 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 12,576 miles

Nearside 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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E24 ELF is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E24 ELF, 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 E24 ELF registered?

E24 ELF is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 April 2011.

Is E24 ELF safe to buy?

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