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EK11 NEU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,050 mi
Last recorded128,050 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 NEU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 127,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 127,478 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 126,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 126,456 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 125,041 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 121,003 miles

exhaust rear box is corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2022 121,003 miles

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

exhaust rear box is corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 103,225 miles

rear box is corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 103,225 miles

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

rear box is corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2020 87,892 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 76,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,467 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 62,467 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 50,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,073 miles

Rear exhaust box heavilly corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Inner edge of both front brake discs corroded to excess but not seriously weakened.

Rear exhaust box heavilly corroded but not leaking exhaust gasses.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 23,208 miles

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

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

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 NEU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NEU, 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 EK11 NEU registered?

EK11 NEU is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2011.

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