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EK11 TMV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,036 mi
Last recorded116,036 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK11 TMV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 116,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear low effort to handbrake

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

Rear n/s/bump stop missing o/s loose

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 108,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop insecure

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 100,441 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear handbrake effort just on limit

Fail 20 Nov 2023 100,141 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear handbrake effort just on limit

Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,982 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 92,980 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,455 miles

Front corrosion to front exhaust clamp

Fail 26 Nov 2021 85,322 miles

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

Front corrosion to front exhaust clamp

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 77,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strong advise fluid around shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise heavy wear to both front tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 34,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 66,940 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 63,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 63,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 44,994 miles

Both rear tyres rubber deteriorating.

Exhaust tail box corroded.

Fail 17 Nov 2016 44,992 miles

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

Both rear tyres rubber deteriorating.

Exhaust tail box corroded.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 35,500 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,544 miles

nearside front tyre tread depth approx 2.mm 195/50/r15

offside front tyre tread depth approx 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

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 TMV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol 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 EK11 TMV, 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 TMV registered?

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

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