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EK11 TYV

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,619 mi
Last recorded52,619 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 52,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 52,619 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 50,394 miles

power steering, DPF? and passenger airbag lights on dimly

Fail 3 Mar 2025 50,392 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

power steering, DPF? and passenger airbag lights on dimly

Pass 4 Mar 2024 47,798 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 45,913 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 43,458 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from exhaust back box and center pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,007 miles

Front Wishbones bushes perished

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,019 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 38,306 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 36,808 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 36,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,385 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear silencer rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2015 33,785 miles

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

rear silencer rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,127 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

rear exhaust box corroded

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 TYV 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 EK11 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

EK11 TYV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2011.

Is EK11 TYV safe to buy?

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