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EK11 WTY

2011 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,550 mi
Last recorded135,550 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2011 Ford Ka46,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 135,550 miles

vehicle only just passed emissions test, lamda high

Fail 13 Dec 2024 135,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle only just passed emissions test, lamda high

Pass 7 Dec 2023 128,571 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 128,571 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 121,674 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 116,071 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 116,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 111,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 111,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 109,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from damaged wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush close (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched from damaged wiper (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 96,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has worn inner shoulder

Nearside Front wiper split

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,046 miles

Offside Front tyre has bald inner shoulder (no cord showing)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,755 miles

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

exhaust front bracket, front flexible mesh, rear clamp and rear box outer sleeve all deteriorated

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust front bracket, front flexible mesh, rear clamp and rear box outer sleeve all deteriorated

nearside front windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,057 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 39,701 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 WTY 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 64.7%.

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 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 WTY, 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 WTY registered?

EK11 WTY is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 April 2011.

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