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EF11 XGP

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

43,610 mi
Last recorded43,610 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF11 XGP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 43,610 miles

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 43,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from hole in rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 40,606 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 40,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 38,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 35,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 34,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor aero deck blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2021 33,585 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 16 Jun 2021 33,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery poor

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Jun 2020 33,247 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 29,280 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 24,638 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 20,271 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,067 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 15 Jun 2016 16,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads 90% worn discs worn and showing signs of over heating on offside

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jun 2015 11,749 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 8,108 miles

Lambda reading very close to emissions limit.

O/S handbrake slightly weak - Recommend soon checked & adjusted.

Surface corrosion to the base of both rear coil springs.

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 XGP is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver 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 EF11 XGP, 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 XGP registered?

EF11 XGP is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 June 2011.

Is EF11 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF11 XGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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