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EK11 WLV

2011 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,465 mi
Last recorded139,465 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,465 miles

Headlamp lenses cloudy, patterns still visible

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 120,169 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 119,777 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,029 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 100,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Fail 21 Oct 2021 92,112 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust rear section in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre is snow/ice type

Pass 7 Oct 2019 77,203 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,203 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 75,328 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 65,721 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 65,721 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 55,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 44,548 miles

sump corroded and has a slight oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 24,055 miles

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 WLV is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black 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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

EK11 WLV is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2011.

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