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EK11 HLC

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 HLC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,847 miles

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

Not Testable Item -- Drivers Seat Back Release Inoperative

Not Testable Item -- Rear Wiper Blade Split & Not Clearing Glass

Pass 25 Mar 2019 131,528 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 131,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 113,857 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,616 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 93,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 74,000 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Apr 2016 74,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2015 53,629 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,001 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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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EK11 HLC is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK11 HLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK11 HLC registered?

EK11 HLC is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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