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EF60 ZKZ

2011 Ford Ka

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF60 ZKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 120,500 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 108,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 105,201 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 104,927 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All coil springs corroded

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 92,405 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil spring slightly coroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly coroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,130 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

park brake no lock on one side

Fail 22 Oct 2019 89,130 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

park brake no lock on one side

Pass 4 Sep 2018 87,289 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 82,565 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 79,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

front top shock mounts slight play

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,367 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

emissions too lean for results

exhaust rear box/cover corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,798 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIATED

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,392 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 48,392 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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EF60 ZKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EF60 ZKZ, 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 EF60 ZKZ registered?

EF60 ZKZ is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 February 2011.

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