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EF11 UHP

2011 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

70,848 mi
Last recorded70,848 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 UHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 70,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 67,187 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 66,638 miles

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

under trays obscuring full examination

Fail 6 Dec 2023 66,638 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays obscuring full examination

Pass 9 Dec 2022 65,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 65,806 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury tail lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 60,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 51,449 miles

under trays fitted obscuring full examination

Pass 16 Sep 2019 46,860 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 46,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 41,211 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 37,807 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,807 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 34,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 34,113 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 33,796 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 UHP is a 2011 Ford Ka in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF11 UHP, 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 EF11 UHP registered?

EF11 UHP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 July 2011.

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