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EK11 TZU

2011 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 92,270 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 89,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 86,446 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,343 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 84,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,450 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 81,450 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 77,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,715 miles

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded but not likely to become detached

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 57,169 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,909 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,245 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,165 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,457 miles

front brake discs lipped.

front tyres worn unevenly.

offside front brake lags.

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 TZU is a 2011 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

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

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