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EF11 RNU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

50,878 mi
Last recorded50,878 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 RNU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 50,878 miles

Coolant level low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 50,878 miles

Coolant level low

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy and only just met requirements (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2016 tyre) 195/45 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Silencer outer skin breaking up (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 50,141 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Corrosion rear coils

Corrosion to rear beam

rear exhaust box outer skin rotted away

Fail 12 May 2025 50,141 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Corrosion rear coils

Corrosion to rear beam

rear exhaust box outer skin rotted away

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 13 May 2024 47,597 miles

Corrosion to rear beam

Corrosion to rear coil springs

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

Front flexy on exhaust starting to break.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin rotted away

Rear exhaust clamp missing , slight blow to exhaust

Pass 17 May 2023 45,298 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower sections rotten. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin rotted away

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 16 Mar 2022 41,866 miles

Rear subframe, rear exhaust box and rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2021 41,139 miles

Rear Exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 41,138 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded and clamp missing

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2019 39,018 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 37,780 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,987 miles

Exhaust back box corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jun 2016 29,456 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,173 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,538 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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EF11 RNU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol 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 EF11 RNU, 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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EF11 RNU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2011.

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